Under the Veil I Rule

Chapter 36

"Grandpa, I've wrapped up all my tasks for the day. If you don't believe me, feel free to ask around," Finnian replied nonchalantly.

Kevin paused for a moment, recalling his grandson's knack for finishing work ahead of time. A swell of pride rose within him, but the scent of perfume on Finnian's clothes made him furrow his brows once again.

"What have you been up to? Where's that scent coming from? What were you doing with that woman?" Kevin fired off his questions in rapid succession.

Finnian maintained a calm demeanor, offering only a vague explanation, brushing off the interrogation with a few words.

Meanwhile, Amara stood quietly by Kevin's side, not uttering a single word. She thought, Kevin had called Finnian over for no apparent reason. Finnian would probably blame her for stirring up trouble, and she doubted he'd believe any explanation she might offer.

So, she said nothing, doing nothing more than observing the scene with an air of indifference. But the more aloof her demeanor, the more it tugged at her heart.

his grandfather, his attention was

him once before lowering her gaze, showing a

at Amara and found herself a bit surprised. She pondered for a moment before addressing Kevin, "Mr. Kevin Everly, there's some important business back home that

"What sort of business?"

bit complicated. I'll fill

service, he trusted her judgment. Besides, he was exasperated with Finnian by this point, so he

Amara and asked, "What was today all about?" "Grandpa was trying to convince me to move back to the house, but I refused," Amara answered honestly. Finnian's

a spark of irritation at his question. Did he still believe that recording was genuine, suspecting she didn't

I didn't argue. Why would I not want that?" Amara quickly

and after she

though her response was what he wanted to hear,

way, do you have any male friends?" Finnian suddenly