Under the Veil I Rule

Chapter 116

Finnian nodded. "Got some things to attend to."

With that, he turned on his heel and left the company, heading to the curb to make a quick call.

Fifteen minutes later, Finnian walked into a sleek, understated bar with a quiet ambiance. It was the kind of place that whispered sophistication.

Dorian was already at the bar, waiting for him. He slid a pre-ordered drink over to Finnian and asked, "What's got you day-drinking? Something on your mind?"

Finnian cursed under his breath, "I'm swamped every day-who's got time for drama?"

"You're really cussing now," Dorian chuckled. "If the girls at your company heard you talk like that, they'd lose their crush on you in a heartbeat."

"Let them be. Not my fricking problem."

Finnian took a swig of his drink, feeling the cold liquid burn its way down with a fiery sensation, leaving him insatiable with an even deeper sense of emptiness.

He spoke in a measured tone, "Got a message from my mom yesterday. Said she misses me and wants to visit for Christmas."

Dorian was silent.

did you

replied. Don't feel

were in different countries, possibly even different hemispheres. As Kevin once put it,

new girlfriend.

usual routine?" Dorian said dismissively. "Didn't he break up with his last girlfriend just last month? His relationships are like

month

picked up his glass and downed the drink in one go.

some strong

didn't drive

"How are things with Elysia? Jessica still

turn to,

of his own drink, eyeing Finnian with

not your usual self.

"Nothing much, just drinking."

business. Dorian still looked at him with suspicion

wouldn't spil his guts even being forced. Dorian had to wait until he wanted to talk. He had gotten used to that over the years, so he let it slide,

was up