Under the Veil I Rule

Chapter 124

"By the way, Amara, did you know Keith before?" Cedric asked. "I never noticed you guys were so close."

Amara flashed a smile. "Keith and I have been friends since we were kids. He's been super busy with the production, so we haven't had much time to catch up."

"Oh, childhood friends, huh?" Cedric nodded in understanding. "It's kind of serendipitous that we ended up choosing Keith as the lead."

They chatted idly as they made their way to the set's exit, just in time to see Liliana and Finnian heading out as well.

Liliana paused, giving Cedric a friendly wave. Cedric returned the gesture with a couple of words before Liliana turned her attention to Amara.

"Heading out too, Ms. Sullivan? I heard you've been buried in the script all afternoon. Busy day?"

way, simply ignoring her. She addressed Cedric,

strode past Liliana and Finnian without so much as a sideways glance, leaving Liliana standing there, biting

something against me? I was just trying to be friendly, and she

back to Liliana. He replied coolly, "She doesn't

taken aback. He had a point; there was no reason to keep trying if Amara wasn't interested. But it wasn't the response Liliana had hoped for, and she

him to midnight snack when

an event by his agent. It was past nine now, and he was on his way

rummaged through her fridge. "I've got some meat and veggies here.

a chuckle. "Take your time. If you need help, I'll join you in the kitchen when I get

"Alright."

some dishes. Just as she turned off the

helped Amara bring

easy dishes. You must be

couldn't resist reaching over to gently pinch