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

Don't feel like

in different countries, possibly even different hemispheres. As

Finnian continued, ignoring Dorian's silence. "He's got a new

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

month could be considered

up his glass and downed the drink in one go. Dorian exclaimed, "Damn, easy there! You trying to knock yourself

some

worry, didn't

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

She's got no friend to turn to, so who else

took a leisurely sip of his own drink,

today, all over the place, not your usual

"Nothing much, just drinking."

to business. Dorian still looked

had to wait until he wanted to talk. He had gotten used to

was up early