Under the Veil I Rule

Chapter 249

Dorian stood beside a woman whose simple yet elegant attire suggested she knew her way around formal events. She was carrying a makeup case and respectfully said, "You're the maid of honor, right? It seems like there's plenty of time, but it's almost ten. We should get the bride out here for makeup."

"It'll take nearly two hours just for makeup, then there's the dress, the hair, the walk down to the banquet, and the toasts. We're a bit pressed for time."

Hearing this, Dorian frowned, pulled out his phone, and tried calling Elysia again. As before, her phone was off.

Frustrated, he lowered his phone and muttered, "What is she doing, not picking up?"

He turned to Amara and asked, "Did she text you this morning?"

"Yeah, around six. Maybe she went back to sleep after," Amara replied.

Dorian's expression soured. He strode toward the suite door, intending to go inside.

Amara quickly moved to block him, saying, "Mr. Hawke, Ely doesn't want to be disturbed."

glaring at Amara. "Step

Amara clenched her fists.

been terrified of people like him. But Elysia had always shielded her, protecting her from many harms. Now was her time to stand up for

see Dorian, Amara said firmly, "No. She specifically said she didn't want anyone

not just anyone," Dorian replied with a sharp smile. "I'm her

than herself is 'anyone.' By your

a bemused smile creeping onto his face. Since when did his

whole event," Dorian argued. "We need to get her out

emotion, but Dorian's words

thing to say. Elysia's holding everyone up? What about yesterday when someone held her

"Who held her up?"

the head peeking out from the end of the hallway, grinning.

air grew tense

someone insisted. bringing her here.

it

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