Under the Veil I Rule

Chapter 335

As soon as Finnian pulled Amara aside, Elysia found herself alone. She glanced at the pillar that was now blocking her view of them, standing still and silent, not giving Dorian and Jessica the slightest bit of attention.

Jessica tiptoed over, speaking softly, "Elysia, Dorian, Mr. Everly, and I were out on some errands today. I didn't expect to run into you guys. Are you and Ms. Sullivan here for dinner?"

"I'm not your sister, so why do you keep calling me that?" Elysia shot her a frosty look, shifting a bit to the side, making it crystal clear she had zero interest in talking to Jessica.

Jessica seemed a bit hurt but persisted, "Elysia, I've always wondered why you dislike me. Is it because I'm close with Dorian? You see, the two of us..."

Her voice was so innocent it could melt butter, which only made Elysia's blood boil.

came over and wrapped an arm around Elysia's shoulder, signaling her to keep her cool. She then turned to Jessica, "Whatever you and Dorian are, it's your business. Elysia isn't your parent and doesn't care about your love life, so stop

pitiful expression, Amara whisked Elysia

drama queens," Elysia praised with a

chuckled, "You have to, or they'll walk all

after a terrible accident left her feeling insecure, she'd lost her voice for a while. Now, with her confidence back, she might not be the strongest, but she knew how to stand

off, Amara headed home, where she found a text from Finnian waiting for her: "Did

was a simple check-in, but Amara felt their relationship wasn't quite

bit later, Finnian messaged again: "If you're not home yet, get back soon. I checked the weather, and it looks like it

himself? Amara found that amusing but still didn't reply, opting instead to delete the message and head for bed after freshening