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.

looked up, "Ms. Porter, please, have

be busy talking to her and wouldn't

out the chair next to

he also didn't chat much with Liliana, focusing on his meal 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

today, have you? I've arranged for a meal to be kept aside for

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

around her, Elysia turned and

Was it Dorian watching them? She didn't bother to check and continued with Elysia back to the suite. Once there,

things over. Exhausting, but I think I did a great

the sofa, kicking off

laughed, "Absolutely, you're a makeup genius, better than any

with a tinge of seriousness. Elysia's smile

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