Under the Veil I Rule

Chapter 139

"Amara, you can't seriously be this shameless, can you? Hanging out with some random guy while clinging to my family's money?"

Amara had always thought of Hogan as a complete idiot, constantly reminding herself not to get upset over the words of a fool, not to stoop to his level. But each insult from him cut deeper than the last, and no amount of self-soothing could dull

the sting.

"Get the hell out of here! This is my room, and I don't want to see your face. Leave!" she shouted, her voice imbued with anger.

Ignoring his nonsense, Amara focused on kicking him out. Hogan's temper flared, but just as he was about to hurl more insults, his phone buzzed. Liliana's name flashed on the screen, and he forced himself to calm down before stepping out to take the call.

A few moments later, there was a knock on the door. This time, it was Keith's voice. "Ama, open up."

Amara wiped away the tears that had escaped, glancing in the mirror to ensure she looked composed before opening the door.

here? Don't you

came right over," Keith replied, stepping

your room just now. Who was

to the forefront of her mind,

times by Elowen and Fiona. But Elowen only dared to insult her behind her back; never would she risk Larry overhearing.

her wit's end, her patience worn thin by

new.

asked, alarmed as she suddenly started to tear up. He instinctively reached to wipe her tears but paused, remembering his hands weren't clean. Instead, he grabbed a few tissues and gently

said,

bit, she explained, "The

of Finnian, Keith's brow furrowed. "What was he doing