Under the Veil I Rule

Chapter 47

"Why did you write this?"

Finnian shook the document, his eyes swirling with anger.

Was he mad? Amara couldn't quite decipher his emotions.

Eyes downcast, she spoke calmly, "You're aware of what's been happening lately. Liliana insists I'm clinging to you and has repeatedly harassed me, even warning me off. Just the other day, she questioned my professionalism, suggesting I rewrote the script just for you. Then, she had someone write a defamatory article about me, leading to a storm of online abuse. I just couldn't take it anymore, so I wrote this statement."

As she spoke, Liliana, usually so composed, was trembling slightly. Finnian glanced at her, and she quickly looked down.

back at Amara. She maintained her calm demeanor, but her eyes held a sadness that tugged at

Ms. Porter, please rest assured," Amara

can keep a copy of this. It states the penalty fee if I breach it. You

today's actions and this statement put her in a humble position, but she felt she had no choice. She didn't want Finnian to think she

she held no real position in her own

Liliana's power. Even if Liliana

be harmed again. She couldn't help but think that if Elysia and Keith knew

have to say. I'm leaving

shadow trailing her. Finnian felt a pang in his chest, unsure

room closed, he turned to Liliana again, his gaze colder than ever.

were a tad pale, and she couldn't meet Finnian's eyes, just trying to appear

Sullivan a few times, but I meant no harm. I was