Under the Veil I Rule

Chapter 144

Amara was fuming as she drove to the Everly Group headquarters. She stormed up to the top floor and banged on the door of the president's office.

"Come in."

A calm male voice called from inside.

Amara swung the door open and marched up to Finnian. She asked, "Mr. Everly, today was supposed to be the day we finalized our divorce. We've set a time and everything. Why didn't you show up?"

"And by the way, you didn't answer my calls either," she added.

Finnian sat behind his massive desk, while Amara stood across from him, the height discrepancy evident; she was furious, exuding an overbearing aura, yet somehow she couldn't match his commanding presence. It felt like a child trying to argue with an adult.

Elbows resting on the desk, Finnian gazed up at Amara. "No particular reason. I just don't feel like getting divorced right now," Finnian replied nonchalantly.

widened in

to rush into marriage with Liliana. So why

saying, Mr. Everly?" Amara asked again, unable to believe

ears.

Finnian said, but Amara somehow felt his tone mischievous. "I

and infuriating, but she was too cautious to explode. She

"Depends on my mood."

deliberately difficult. His casual, almost teasing demeanor suggested he was playing some kind

Amara's anger, already simmering,

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you mean by this, Mr. Everly? We agreed to the divorce and finally, the waiting period is over. Why the sudden change of heart? You claimed you don't want

her eyes, replaying her words about the waiting period. Did she really want to divorce him so badly? What was her plan afterward? To be with Keith

up, placing his hands on the desk, towering over Amara. His presence was even more