Under the Veil I Rule

Chapter 240

Finnian, on the other hand, nursing what was barely half a glass of whiskey, was the only one who seemed to be mostly sober.

Luna had downed two glasses already. Finnian had been lukewarm about her, even when she was trying to break the silence between them; she'd be pitifully embarrassed if not using the alcohol to ease up. Despite the drinks, she held her composure well.

Finnian glanced at her, contemplating that the latter must have done some surgery to her eyes, which seemed to have that sultry allure. If it weren't for those eyes, the heavy makeup would have seemed entirely out of place.

Suddenly, Amara crossed his mind. Amara's eyes had that same allure, but with a clarity that made any thoughts of disrespect seem impossible. What was he thinking, comparing Amara to someone from this kind of place?

He straightened up and finally spoke, "Your name's Luna?"

It was the first time since he entered this lounge that Mr. Everly had addressed her, and Luna was almost moved to tears with relief. "Yes, I'm Luna," she responded quickly. "I noticed you're not drinking much. Want a cigarette instead?”

"No," Finnian replied coolly, getting to his feet. "Come with me."

was not just to drink. But given Mr. Everly's aloof demeanor, she hadn't expected to be the first one he'd ask to leave with

as she quickly followed him out, leaving

Even when Luna joined them, he had been as indifferent as ever, to the point where some of the guys had felt sorry for

doing something completely out of character, leading the girl out. What was

going?" Hogan jumped up, charging over and blocking Finnian's path at

said, his

"Are you really going

turned to

into you? Are you really gonna

from behind. Someone tried to calm things down. "Hogan, lighten

him have a break. He's never done this before, and now finally got the chance. Let

ass