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.

quickly looked up, "Ms. Porter,

be busy talking to her

nodded, gracefully pulled out the chair next to Finnian, and sat

but he also didn't chat much with Liliana, focusing on his meal instead. Liliana, however, made small talk and occasionally served Finnian

today, have you? I've arranged for

Elysia replied. "I'll just eat with

arm around her, Elysia turned and walked away with

watching them? She didn't bother to check and continued with Elysia back to the suite. Once there, she asked, "What's up today? Did you do your own

you know? Doing my makeup while thinking things over. Exhausting, but I think I did a great job, didn't I? As good

collapsed onto the sofa, kicking off her heels, looking quite pleased

genius, better than any artist."

tinge of seriousness.

next," she said, lighting a cigarette but