Under the Veil I Rule

Chapter 99

When Amara spoke up, everyone turned to her, their faces a mix of surprise and disbelief. It was like they couldn't believe their ears.

Kevin and Finnian glanced over at her, as did Liliana and Hogan. Each person's expression was touched with a hint of astonishment.

Amara, seemingly unfazed, continued, "Kevin, Ms. Porter is a friend Hogan invited. Today is Peter's birthday party. Let's make sure he has a great time.

Peter's getting on in years, and we don't want to ruin his birthday. Besides, Ms. Porter and Hogan have been friends for a while now. Let's just consider her an extra guest and let her stay for dinner."

Amara's voice was gentle and soothing, like a warm spring breeze, calming Kevin's earlier irritation.

Amara's words and felt a pang of tenderness

sighed, "Ama,

want Peter and Bess

clear Amara was trying to placate Kevin and bring a quick end to the

said much, but in this tension-filled room, her words carried weight. Even

and called her "sister- in-law", which was like a slap

have

Liliana with grace. It took

noticed their gazes but wasn't sure what they were thinking. For her, since she and Finnian were getting divorced, there was no point in making a fuss. She chose to

guided him back to his seat, he didn't resist. Seeing

glanced at Liliana and said calmly, "Ms. Porter, please

was just being polite. Where Liliana chose to sit was not Amara's concern, so she returned