Under the Veil I Rule

Chapter 168

"You are as stubborn as a mule, is there really any point in dragging this out?"

Like everyone else, Dorian didn't think Finnian had any real interest in Amara. No, he figured Finnian was tormenting Amara over being cheated on. But still, this was a classic case of cutting off his nose to spite his face, totally unnecessary. Why couldn't Finnian see that?

Meanwhile, Amara was just about to hit the hay when her phone buzzed with a message from Elysia. "Ama, how was the birthday bash today? Did Finnian lose his cool?"

Amara had almost managed to push the whole ordeal out of her mind, but Elysia's message brought it all rushing back. She sighed, trying to compose a reply, when her phone rang. It was Elysia.

"Ama, I've been texting Keith but he's not replying. What's going on with you guys?"

Amara was puzzled. Why was Elysia messaging Keith first instead of her? They weren't exactly besties. Shrugging off the thought, she replied, "Not great."

"Huh? What's the deal?" Elysia pressed on.

spill the beans about tonight's fiasco? If she did, Elysia would definitely be livid and probably confront Finnian. No, she would definitely confront him. But if she kept quiet, it

"It's a bit complicated. Can I come over and tell you in person? Are you

"Yeah, I'm home."

I'll be

Elysia's place. Once inside, they settled on the couch, and Amara grabbed Elysia's arm, saying, "Promise me you won't lose your temper after I tell you this.

promise from Elysia that she wouldn't

her feet. "That son of a gun, Finnian! I'm gonna give him a piece

was ready to storm

"You promised you

against Finnian before continuing, "What on earth is

him out either. It's

finally calmed down, and they started dissecting Finnian's mindset together. Their conclusion was similar to Amara's earlier thoughts: Finnian was upset about being cuckolded. Rich guys were at the same, and it seemed Finnian was no exception. That was likely why he lashed

revelation made Amara sigh again. It was disheartening to realize that the man she'd admired for so long was