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?"

to provoke, and Amara's gaze sharpened. "Amelia Abbott, are you looking

look at that. The shrinking violet's finally grown a spine.

family and Elowen's closest friend. Back when Amara lived with the Sullivan family, the two had

bother? Have you forgotten what Amara looks like? That face could frighten

eyes filled with contempt as she joined Elowen in mocking Amara. The nearby guests, catching wind of the exchange, paused to watch, smirking

clenched slowly

"Elowen, Amelia, if you

Amelia's smile dropped.

mean by that? Did you just insult

someone who couldn't stand up for herself. After hearing about

you. And this is my house. If I can insult you, I can certainly throw you out. Want to

catch Amelia off guard, her bold

Elowen, having already witnessed

ahead,