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.

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 nice to her. You and Amara

the lively chatter at the table

drink, speaking so carelessly. The situation was beyond awkward,

had maintained an elegant and composed demeanor, smiling all along,

was one of indifference, even colder than

you think Louis might have had a bit too much

much. When he drinks, he tends to ramble and loses all sense

up and took the opportunity Amara provided

the director of photography to help Louis

said, "Liliana, you know how Louis is. Once he starts drinking, he can't keep his mouth shut. He's been advised not to

because 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

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