Under the Veil I Rule

Chapter 117

She had only a touch of makeup on her face, lending her a fragile, almost pitiful appearance.

Today, she wasn't wearing her signature red dress. Instead, she had on a soft white one that highlighted her delicate demeanor as she looked at Amara and said, "Ms. Sullivan, I owe you an apology."

Amara was momentarily taken aback, saying nothing at first.

Liliana bit her lip, her eyes dropping to the floor as she went on, "Yesterday, I let my paranoia get the best of me. Falling into the water was entirely my own doing, and it had nothing to do with you. Yet, I accused you. Ms. Sullivan, I sincerely apologize for the trouble I caused you yesterday."

Liliana bowed deeply towards Amara, her hair cascading down as she did so, falling to either side of her face.

bit of surprise. The bow lasted a couple of seconds before Liliana straightened up,

not speaking. Cedric swept a glance at Finnian, and then stepped forward with a lighthearted tone. "Liliana knows she was wrong, and that's what matters. There's no need to linger on this. Ama is such a wonderful person. I've worked with her many times, and wherever she goes, people always praise

smoothing things over, subtly siding with Amara. He pointed out that Amara was always praised someone as kind-hearted and sensible wherever she went, implying that if there was an issue with Liliana, it must

with Finnian around, he dared

catch on or chose to ignore

their tasks, yet their ears were perked, and their

you? It's not like I can do anything about

outmatch Liliana and Finnian, better not to clash with them, so she decided to swallow her pride

now.

a lukewarm voice interrupted,

his stride steady and his expression cool.