Under the Veil I Rule

Chapter 70

Amara had been acting distant lately, and Finnian couldn't quite figure out why. Did he do anything wrong?

After returning to the break room, Amara continued to review her script, altering a few lines for the next scene. Then she picked up a book to read.

By around noon, hunger began to creep in. Deciding it was time for lunch, she headed out to grab a bite.

As she stepped out the door, she found Finnian standing there, hands tucked into his pockets, looking directly at her. It was unclear how long he'd been waiting.

Amara paused, asking, "Do you need something?"

She glanced around furtively, relieved to see no one was paying them any attention.

She never wanted to act so self-abased. Ever since she was disfigured, the world had seemed a little less kind, and insecurities had been seeping into her bones.

couldn't help but wonder if she was embarrassed by their association. Did she really think he was

are you avoiding me?" he asked,

gossip flying around lately. It's just not a good idea for

yet Finnian

he could press further, a guy in his early twenties approached, exuding a kind of effortless charm. Ignoring Finnian, he approached Amara directly before

him up. The guy was tall, at least six feet two, with a lean, athletic build and a cool, composed demeanor. His tousled hair gave him that quintessential

He asked, "And you are?" The guy shot him a frosty glance, which only made Finnian's gaze harden

had never met before. Was it some

"This is Lucian Hale, the second lead in our production, playing

was usually

keen on the project, so it was no

an actor in Whispers of Winter. So, he was the friend Amara had brought home for

Finnian's contemplation was

Amara. She just

room, asking, "Lucian, what did you need

Lucian. When speaking to him, she couldn't help but slip