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?"

voice heavy with emotion as she responded, "Kevin,

listened, he went from shock

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

"hellions", he obviously meant Finnian and Liliana. Kevin's use of such strong words showed just how

the incident has passed, and I can let it go. But I can't stand being wrongfully accused,"

don't be upset. I'll find a way to clear

bottom of things before letting her leave. True to his word, he gathered the family,

set, and with Liliana's recording in play, nobody

trying to shake off the unpleasantness and got a good

packed her things and headed back

en

moment to settle in the break room when an

Hogan, who had publicly insulted her

to create a scene in front of the whole crew,

and let Hogan into the room. "What

at him.