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.

what did

Don't feel

of the time. In fact, they were in different countries, possibly even different hemispheres. As Kevin

too recently," Finnian continued, ignoring Dorian's silence. "He's got a new girlfriend. She's just a

said dismissively. "Didn't he break up with his last

month could be considered

downed the drink in one go. Dorian exclaimed, "Damn, easy there!

was some strong

didn't drive here

as he inquired, "How are things with Elysia? Jessica still reaching out to

no friend to turn to, so who

leisurely sip of his own drink,

yourself today, all over the place, not your usual self. What's exactly

"Nothing much, just drinking."

to business. Dorian still looked at him with suspicion but decided not to press

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, steering the conversation

next day, Amara was up early and