Under the Veil I Rule

Chapter 218

The most influential person at the table was undeniably Finnian, the investor.

Director Cedric and producer Louis were sitting next to him, engaging in conversation while Finnian barely touched his food.

Keith, despite being the leading actor and a top star in the industry that commanded high regard, couldn't care less about engaging with the others. He was either chatting with Amara or attending to her needs.

Most of the food on Amara's plate had been placed there by Keith. Not only that, but he was also peeling shrimp and cracking crab claws for her.

When Amara lifted her mask to eat, Keith watched over her, promptly handing her a napkin to wipe her mouth as soon as she was done. His attentive care drew frequent glances from around the table.

As the evening wore on and more drinks were consumed, many people became drunk, including producer Louis, a man in his forties, who was usually cheerful and easygoing, but when he drank, he became clingy and outspoken.

evidently plastered now and noticed that Finnian's glass was almost untouched, so as his food, and that Liliana, sitting beside him, had hardly eaten either. With a chuckle, he pointed at Amara and Keith, saying, "You two seem really close, huh? Keith, the way you look after Amara, you're so

those words were spoken, the lively chatter at the table came to a halt, and all eyes

must have had too much to drink, speaking so carelessly. The situation was beyond awkward, and she had no idea how to

and composed demeanor, smiling all along, though her

face was one of indifference, even

do you think Louis might

much. When he drinks, he tends

and took the opportunity Amara provided to defuse the

he directed the lighting director and the director of photography to help Louis out of the

"Liliana, you know how Louis is. Once he starts drinking, he can't keep his mouth shut. He's been advised not to have much alcohol but never listened. He's gotten

he's been so stressed and tired lately that he drank a bit more than usual. He's been the busiest of us all these past few days. Just

but she had to keep it up nonetheless. Despite Cedric's excuses, she could