Under the Veil I Rule

Chapter 179

But Dorian knew he was definitely cooked.

No surprise there, considering he'd been missing for a whole day and night. Who knew how much he drank during that time? Of course, he'd be plastered.

"Find a nearby hotel and book a suite. Let's get him settled there first," Dorian instructed.

Liliana didn't move. "No need for all that hassle. We can just take him to our place. It's not that far, only a half-hour drive."

Dorian was well aware of the history between Finnian and Liliana, as well as Finnian's rough childhood. Keeping his expression neutral, he insisted directively, "Hotel it is."

Ignoring Liliana's look, he helped Finnian up and started guiding him out of the bar.

A flicker of irritation crossed Liliana's eyes but disappeared just as quickly.

She hurried to catch up, grabbing Finnian's other arm, and together they managed to get him to a nearby hotel and booked a suite.

Finnian, who seemed alright but was actually quite wobbly, onto the bed and handed him a glass

something was off. He felt Finnian's forehead, finding it hot

"He's got a fever."

rushed over,

his neck, but Finnian, in a daze, swatted her hand away with a

clearly not

there awkwardly, and when Dofian glanced over, she quickly explained, "Finn's never liked being touched by others. It's just a reflex. He's not like

silent, his face emotionless, and turned away, causing Liliana to bite her lip

known for disliking Amara. Turned out, he

opinion didn't affect

out and buy some fever medicine. I'll stay here with him,"

chair over to

did

argue with Dorian. Forcing a smile, she nodded and went