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 gaze sharpened. "Amelia Abbott, are you looking for

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

the Sullivan family, the two had

as she giggled. "Amelia, why bother? Have you forgotten

with contempt as she joined Elowen in mocking Amara. The nearby guests, catching

clenched slowly

Amelia, if you can't speak

Amelia's smile dropped.

do you mean by that? Did you

pushover someone who couldn't stand up for herself. After hearing about her recent divorce, she expected Amara to be even more meek,

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

stare seemed to catch Amelia off guard,

Elowen, having already witnessed

"Go ahead, hit her. But