Under the Veil I Rule

Chapter 254

"Why can't we just get along?" Finnian asked, a hint of frustration in his voice.

"Relationships aren't static," Amara replied, trying to sound wise. "They change with time and circumstances, and it's all about the effort you put in."

Finnian had a point, and Amara found it hard to argue back. Sure, relationships change, but what if she didn't want them to? She couldn't just blurt out, "I don't want to see you, leave me alone," especially after Finnian had helped her out recently. It would be too cold-hearted.

For a moment, she was lost for words.

Sensing her discomfort, Finnian suggested, "Let's eat first."

"Alright."

"Finn, Ms. Sullivan, mind if I join you?" A gentle voice interrupted their thoughts. It was Liliana, standing beside them with her maroon clutch, smiling warmly.

There were empty seats beside both Finnian and Amara, likely because people felt they were too "significant" to sit beside.

up, "Ms. Porter, please, have a

there, Finnian would be busy talking to her

pulled out the chair next

instead. Liliana, however, made small talk and occasionally served Finnian food, clearly attentive to him. Finally, the meal was over. Elysia and Dorian had finished their obligatory toasts, and as Amara saw them standing by the door, she got up to

much today, have you? I've arranged for a meal to

need," Elysia replied. "I'll just eat

arm around her, Elysia turned and walked away

them? She didn't bother to check and continued with Elysia back

things over. Exhausting, but I think I did a

the sofa, kicking off her heels, looking quite pleased with

you're a makeup genius, better than any artist." "But, what were

a tinge of seriousness. Elysia's smile faded, her expression turning

pondering what comes next," she said, lighting a cigarette but not smoking it, simply watching the smoke curl