Under the Veil I Rule

Chapter 272

Dorian wrapped an arm around Elysia's waist as they headed inside, leaving

Amara to continue welcoming the guests. She glanced at their retreating figures and then turned her attention back to her duties.

"Oh, Elowen! There you are! I was wondering where you'd disappeared to."

The voice arrived before its owner-a woman in her twenties, donning a champagne-colored gown, swept over and linked arms with Elowen.

She was striking enough, with makeup applied a bit too heavily, and carried an air of superiority. Standing next to Elowen, they looked like they could be sisters, as if they were meant to stand side by side.

Amara's expression soured the moment she spotted the woman, and she quickly turned away, hoping to avoid her.

"Well, if it isn't Ms. Sullivan," the woman said, her voice dripping with fake cordiality, as she made her way over to Amara. She waved exaggeratedly, forcing Amara to acknowledge her.

Her eyes flitted over Amara, landing with disdain on the mask covering her face. "Still wearing the mask, huh? Even at your father's celebration? Don't you think that's a bit rude, not showing your face?"

was theatrical, clearly designed to provoke, and Amara's

aback for a moment before arching an eyebrow. "Well, look at that. The shrinking violet's finally grown a spine. Who

the eldest daughter of the Abbott family and Elowen's closest friend. Back when Amara lived with the Sullivan

sidled up to Amelia, covering her mouth as she giggled. "Amelia, why bother? Have you forgotten what Amara looks like?

as she joined Elowen in mocking Amara. The nearby guests, catching wind of the exchange, paused to

fists clenched slowly

with the pair of them. "Elowen, Amelia, if you can't speak like decent people, maybe

Amelia's smile dropped.

do you mean by that?

for herself. After hearing about her recent divorce, she expected

I can insult you, I can certainly throw you out. Want

to catch Amelia off guard,

Elowen, having already witnessed

tongue, smirked. "Go ahead, hit her. But