Under the Veil I Rule

Chapter 69

His voice was cool, devoid of any emotion. The unexpected kiss last night had brought them closer, yet the recent incident had widened the gap between them once more.

Amara couldn't bring herself to look back at him; she feared her eyes would betray the emotions swirling within her. “It's fine,” she said. “You helping me is a kindness, not helping me is your right.”

Amara was the kind of person who knew when to stand her ground but often too much so, to the point where she wouldn't make a fuss even if treated unfairly. Finnian felt a strange, fleeting emotion rise within him.

"Are you planning to fight for the Sullivan family shares?"

Though Amara hadn't spelled it out, spending the night observing had given him a clear picture of the situation.

"I can help you," Finnian offered.

were to partner with the Sullivan Group, Larry would be overjoyed and might willingly transfer

understood his logic but shook

Everly Group and the Sullivan Group would bind her too closely to the Everly Group, a path she

was surprised by her decisive refusal of what would clearly benefit her. He realized he understood Amara less and less, perhaps he

watching the shoot as usual.

about how lucky Liliana was to have

their gazes were different

a small folding stool beside the camera, diligently reading her script,

her face scarred or something? If she weren't so plain, Mr. Everly wouldn't

Liliana Amara's just a plain Jane; she has no business with him Anyone who pities her

people belong together while

hushed conversations reached Finnian's ears. His expression darkened as he glanced over at

jeans, solitary on her

Finnian walked over to Amara. People watched