Under the Veil I Rule

Chapter 239

Lucian murmured, "She told me before we were supposed to get married. Her family had set her up with someone else. She resisted at first, but eventually, her father threatened to end his life if she didn't comply, so she agreed.

Then she called me to break up. I was on set filming at the time, but I immediately asked for leave from the director and flew back to see her. I tried convincing her family for three days straight, but they just wouldn't approve of me. I had no choice but to come back."

"Why wouldn't they agree?" Elysia asked, puzzled. "You seem like a pretty decent guy."

"They thought being an actor in a sleazy place like Wye meant I'd picked up bad habits. They refused to accept me. She's a good person and very filial. Even though she knew her parents' views were outdated, she still obeyed them in the end."

"Ah, I see," Elysia said awkwardly.

"At least she was honest with you and didn't hide anything. She's a decent girl, just too dutiful to her parents. But what's done is done. She's married now, and you should try to move on."

do my best to

the dimly lit lounge of a club, Finnian and Dorian sat on the central couch. Surrounding them

and chatting animatedly, except for Finnian, who had been quiet and contemplative

door, and Dorian called out,

dressed women, nudging them forward, saying, "Go keep these gentlemen entertained. They're all high rollers,

reminding them to enjoy the drinks and call him if they

These women

were seasoned at

skillfully pouring drinks as sweet words flowed effortlessly from their lips, quickly warming up

noticeable cosmetic enhancements. She was attractive overall, but Finnian found the strong scent of her perfume overwhelming and wasn't fond of such