Under the Veil I Rule

Chapter 58

Amara thought for a moment and then confessed, "I was just having dinner with a friend from the film crew, but he had to leave suddenly, so I continued on my own.

My friend's an acting artist, and has to keep the social connections under wraps. I didn't want others to know about us, so I lied without thinking."

Her tone was sincere, and her explanation seemed reasonable enough, but Finnian sensed something was off. He narrowed his eyes and asked, "So your friend is a man?"

Amara initially wanted to say it was a female friend, thinking it would cause less fuss. But then she recalled something—how had Finnian found her place so accurately? Did he know something she didn't?

With this in mind, she decided not to lie and responded while nodding, "Yes."

Then she shifted her tone, demanding, "How did you know I live here?"

"I had Will look it up," Finnian replied, his voice calm and matter-of-fact, as if he saw nothing wrong with his actions. "I need to ensure your safety."

Amara pressed her lips. It wasn't her safety Finnian was looking out for—it was probably Kevin's concern. "Are you going to continue with the meal?"

to change the subject. He turned and glanced at the

Finnian said, "Can I join you?

taken aback. "You want

meeting her gaze. "Is that

you some fresh cutlery,

the kitchen, puzzled as to why Finnian wanted to join her for dinner. But if he wanted to eat,

watched her retreat, Finnian's gaze darkened slightly. For some reason he found

a special allure, something that occasionally crossed his

those of a five-star restaurant

much. So why was he so taken

returned, handing Finnian the cutlery,

slowly began

soon making his way through half

glanced at

face. "Aren't you

Amara shook her head. "I'm almost full, and it's better to eat light at

a flimsy excuse. Hence, he asked, "Do you take