Under the Veil I Rule

Chapter 161

Moreover, Keith had been keeping an eye on Amara the whole time, ready to

shield her from prying eyes or lend a hand if she needed it. He leaned in closer, checking if she was comfortable or needed anything, his concern for her evident. What was going on here?

Amara, doing her best to ignore the curious stares, walked confidently over to Patrick and handed him the invite. "Hello, Mr. Cooper. I'm Amara, Larry's daughter. My father couldn't be here today due to health issues, so I'm here to wish you a happy birthday on his behalf. Here's a small gift from us. Please accept it."

As soon as she finished, Keith handed over another gift box with a grin, saying, "Hey, Mr. Cooper! Remember me? It's Keith. You used to carry me around when I was little. This is a gift from both Ama and me. Don't worry, it's two separate gifts. Please, accept them."

Patrick laughed heartily, teasing Keith about his chatty nature, and motioned for his staff to take the gifts, warmly inviting them inside.

As Patrick welcomed them, he couldn't help but wonder what was going on. Was Amara representing the Sullivan family? But why was she with Keith? What was happening here?

the room,

the other puzzled. Goosebumps rose on her skin, but she maintained

Sullivan, how come you're here with

off with Liliana so soon, but here they were. Liliana, with Finnian in tow, approached Amara and Keith, a smirk on

is my business, Ms. Porter. Do you

Liliana's smile widened.

have a husband in name, yet here you are with another man at such a formal event. Do you

clinging to him? Trying to steal

respond. Amara's tongue had certainly become sharper. What was

Finnian's gaze was fixed on Amara. Since she and Keith had entered the hall, he hadn't

that no one

approach him.