Under the Veil I Rule

Chapter 314

"I just found out a bit about Dorian and Elysia's situation. Elysia's had a rough

time these past few years. Were you in the same boat as her during those three years?" Finnian's question caught Amara off guard, leaving her unsure of how to respond.

Emotionally, she wanted to say she'd struggled, but in reality...

Finnian lifted her chin gently, making her meet his gaze, waiting for her answer. The gesture was a tad intimate, drawing some glances from nearby guests. Amara quickly stepped back, nudging his hand away and muttering softly, "Sort of. I mean, I couldn't get what I wanted back then, but that's all in the past."

Finnian shook his head, unable to let it go. He had feelings for Amara; how could he just move on?

"It was my fault back then. I put you through a lot," he said, his voice low and resonant like a cello, making Amara's heart flutter.

Why did Finnian have to do this? They had no ties anymore, yet he insisted on stirring her emotions...

suddenly spotted someone, and all those chaotic emotions

saw Hogan and Liliana walking in together, his expression

me an invitation," Hogan explained,

had really gone all out,

with a calm smile. "Hogan wanted to come to the birthday party, and he needed a plus-one, so

his expression neutral,

out of place, like a third wheel. She wanted to say, "I'll head out," but decided against it and turned

"Dorian just threatened me! Told me to either leave the

her rebellious streak, a dangerous glint

teeth. "He had the audacity to say that? Unbelievable..." Dorian kept

party officially kicked off, and Elysia and Amara had to push

a five-tier cake and handed a knife to Jessica,