Under the Veil I Rule

Chapter 274

Elowen was taken aback. "What are you doing here?"

"I'm here for the celebration dinner for your dad."

Amara silently frowned. She appreciated Finnian's unexpected arrival to bail her out, but what was this about a father-in-law? They were divorced; Larry was no longer his father-in-law.

Amara stepped forward. "Elowen, maybe you should keep an eye on your friend. We wouldn't want her saying something inappropriate around here, especially not in front of Dad. Imagine how he'd react."

Elowen glared at Amara with a look that could pierce steel, wishing she could strangle her for the embarrassment. Why was Finnian here at the Sullivan family event when he and Amara were no longer together? Were they still on good terms?

Just then, a commotion rippled through the room as Larry made his entrance. A crowd quickly gathered around to ask after his health and offer congratulations. Elowen promptly dragged Amelia over to join the throng.

Finnian edged closer to Amara. "Were those two giving you a hard time?"

Amara cast a glance at Elowen and Amelia's retreating figures. "Yeah, but they

can't bother me now. Why are you here, anyway?"

an invitation," he said. "Do you not

Amara,

her lips. "It's

Amelia gone, the air between them felt a bit tense, a stark contrast to earlier. After Finnian's apology and his promise to leave her be, they hadn't crossed

Larry, Amara said, "My father is

you," Finnian offered. "I need to discuss something

do you need

her a sidelong glance. "Relax, it's business. Nothing to

made

vel

Larry, Amara exchanged a few

then, Elysia approached with two glasses of wine.

went over to

relatives are here?" Amara

didn't get along particularly well. The Bishops were quite a small fry compared to

before Elysia could respond. "She's been on