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.

with his grandfather,

him once before lowering her gaze, showing a complete

glances at Amara and found herself a bit surprised. She pondered for a moment before addressing Kevin,

"What sort of business?"

fill you in on

was implying, but given her years of dedicated service, he trusted her judgment. Besides, he was exasperated with Finnian by this

Amara and asked, "What was today all about?" "Grandpa was trying to convince me to move back to the

question. Did he still believe that recording was genuine, suspecting she didn't truly want

argue. Why would I not want that?" Amara quickly retorted. "That recording was just a

voice was urgent, and after she

what he wanted to hear, her eagerness to affirm her desire for

do you have any male friends?"