Under the Veil I Rule

Chapter 138

He didn't just trust his own eyes; he'd got faith in Liliana's recording too, Amara thought bitterly.

She turned her back. "Well, if you don't believe me, I can't force you. Either way, I didn't do it. Thanks for getting me out of there. I'll be on my way now."

She had been a bit worried about how she'd escape from that situation, but now that Finnian had gotten her out, she could leave directly.

"Mrs. Everly, please wait a moment. Mr. Kevin Everly wants to see you."

Lisa appeared seemingly out of nowhere, blocking Amara's path with a respectful demeanor.

Kevin wanted to see her? Amara wasn't sure what he needed from her-maybe to question her or something else. But she had a soft spot for Kevin, so she followed Lisa upstairs.

"You need me, Mr. Everly?" she asked, keeping her head low as she entered the study.

She thought of calling him by name, but remembering how Kevin no longer saw her as someone close, she decided against it. No need to delude herself.

Kevin, ever the perceptive one, noticed the change in Amara's demeanor right away. He felt a pang of sadness and gently took Amara's hand. "Ama, why such formalities?"

became red-rimmed. She grasped Kevin's hand back, her voice heavy with emotion as she responded, "Kevin, I really wasn't being unfaithful. Here's what actually happened,

rundown of the events. As Kevin listened, he went from shock to anger, finally slamming his hand down on the

like this happen? It's outrageous! It's all that

use of such strong words showed

the incident has passed, and I can let it go. But I

be upset. I'll find

to his word, he gathered

and

shake off the unpleasantness

she packed her things and

en

a moment to settle in the

up-it was Hogan, who had publicly insulted

scene in front of the whole crew, Amara held

room. "What do

at him.