Under the Veil I Rule

Chapter 134

She touched her burning cheek, staring in disbelief at Amara. "Did you just slap me?"

"Yes, I did hit you!"

Amara hadn't wanted to get into it, but Liliana's twisted logic and accusations pushed her over the edge.

"Let me ask you, what is my marriage with Finnian? Is it a real marriage or just a contract? If it's a real marriage, then Finnian was the one who cheated on me first. He is the guiltiest one, and not just that, he even had a kid with the other woman.

I didn't make a fuss about him having an illegitimate child out there, so why is he throwing a fit about me seeing someone else? And if it's a contract, then we each go our own way, no interference. Even if I have someone else, so what? What's it to you? Double standards much, huh? Don't you feel ashamed when you spout those words?"

Amara's words flowed without pause, and as she finished, applause erupted from the people around them. They exclaimed, "Yes, well said!"

"Another mistress trying to flaunt in front of the wife, huh? Serves her right!"

A small group of twenty and

surf the Net or know Amara or Liliana personally, their exchange painted a vivid picture of a scandalous drama: a glamorous mistress involved with the opulent husband was having a showdown with the wronged wife, who had an

Amara's logical argument stood strong while Liliana's faltered, and the sensible crowd naturally sided

couldn't take it anymore. She sprang to her feet, covering her face,

She declined the requests from people wanting

her face, bringing her back to her senses. The more she thought about it, the more uneasy she

acted on impulse and actually slapped Liliana. This wasn't going to just blow over,

was always wary of Finnian

unleash her anger on them. But sometimes,

just too much

at her door to confront her. So,

was on edge, anxiously waiting

sign of Finnian. She was puzzled. Was Finnian too busy to come by?