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.

looked back at Amara. She maintained her calm demeanor, but her eyes held

Everly, Ms. Porter, please rest assured," Amara continued, her voice

states the penalty fee if I breach it. You can sue me

choice. She didn't want Finnian to

to offend Liliana. Despite her better family background, she held no real position in

power. Even if Liliana hurt

humble way of "proving her innocence" to ensure she wouldn't be harmed again. She couldn't help but think that if Elysia and Keith knew what she'd done, they'd be furious with her.

to say.

walked away, a lonely shadow trailing her. Finnian felt a

stop Amara. After the door to the break room closed, he turned to Liliana again, his

lips were a tad pale, and she couldn't meet Finnian's eyes,

few times, but I meant no harm. I was just worried