Under the Veil I Rule

Chapter 96

Although the little knot was still there, as long as no one poked at it, she could barely feel it.

Amara had calmed down, but the rest of the folks at the Everly family dinner were anything but composed.

Kevin, in his agitation, completely forgot about his cane and shot up from his chair, gripping the table as he bellowed, "What are you doing here? Who gave you permission to barge into our house? And you, you little rascal!"

His eyes flashed with fury as he turned to Hogan.

"Amara is right here, and you dare call some woman of dubious character your sister-in-law? You bring her here, in front of your real one, to disgust her? Do you have any conscience left?"

Kevin's words were harsh, showing just how furious he was. But he wasn't just venting; he was also making sure Amara heard him loud and clear.

Hogan had pulled quite the stunt, and Finnian seemed to be doing nothing about it. If Kevin didn't publicly denounce Liliana, it would look like the Everly family was complicit, and Amara's heart would freeze over completely.

had already hardened. She watched everything unfold

lash out. Her smile faded slightly, and she looked a bit hurt. Her eyes, filled with unshed tears, were fixed

her here, she knew Finnian was the real power in the room. She hoped

"Why are you here?"

expression callous as he made the question. Kevin's words had been harsh, and despite himself, Finnian felt a twinge of something. But the fact remained, he and Amara were still

couldn't just turn

brought me here," Liliana

Hogan mentioned it was Peter's birthday and said the family was celebrating. I immediately bought a gift, asking him to give it

insisted that since I had a gift, he'd buy me a dinner, and

like coming over, reckoning it's inappropriate for

hesitated, her expression conflicted as if she was torn by continuing with the rest

Hogan stepped up immediately,

out his chest like a knight in shining

to come, but I insisted! Don't

full responsibility for