Under the Veil I Rule

Chapter 68

At the time, Elowen shot a smug glance at Amara, who was left confused. Wasn't Elowen stripped of her shares by Larry yesterday? Why was she so cheerful now?

It didn't take long for Amara to piece it together.

Elowen grabbed her phone, shoving it under Larry's nose with a mocking tone. "Dad, I've got to tell you something, but don't get mad, alright? It's just that my dear sister is getting a divorce and didn't even bother to tell us."

Amara felt a pit form in her stomach. Snapping up her head, she quickly looked at Elowen's phone.

Even from a distance, Amara recognized the photo of Liliana, and her hands, resting on her laps, clenched into fists.

"Dad, this actress, Liliana, she's his new wife. Amara's headed for a divorce, such a big deal, and she doesn't even inform us. So irresponsible."

dripped with faux concern, but it was clear she was reveling in the

into a tight knot. "Is this true, Amara? Are you two really

denying the claim. Amara clenched her fists tighter. In some ways, Finnian was a responsible man. He had promised a future to Liliana and

business deal, only that she was a person instead of some goods. The Everly

and I are getting a divorce, but we're doing so

above all else. His obsession with maintaining a respectable image was so intense that, despite everyone knowing Elowen

married to Amara's mother. Admitting Elowen's existence would mean

believed a stable family implied good grace, so in order to keep his dignity, he never recognized

table with a sharp clatter. He stood, his face a mask of displeasure as be

shooting Amara a

share was as good

wore a triumphant smirk,

glared at her. "Compete with you? It's more like dealing

wasn't clever enough to dig into Finnian's romantic past on her own.