Under the Veil I Rule

Chapter 385

Hogan's heart was pounding so hard it felt like it might leap out of his throat. He jumped to his feet, scrambling to explain. “Finnian, I don't know what you've heard, but I was drugged that night! Someone tricked me into that room-Amara was there too—but nothing happened between us, I swear! If you don't believe me, you can ask Amara yourself!"

Finnian hadn't attended Emma's party tonight-he'd had no interest in the event- but just now, someone told him that Emma had stumbled upon a scandal: his ex- wife and his younger brother caught in bed together.

The moment he heard that, he nearly lost his mind. He'd immediately called Emma, who confirmed the story in a flat, unwavering voice. Without another word, Finnian had come straight to find Hogan.

Now, hearing Hogan insist that nothing had happened between him and Amara, Finnian regained a sliver of composure. He looked him dead in the eye, voice clipped, "Are you telling the truth?"

"Of course! Both of us were set up, but Amara never lost her head-she was clear the whole time. That's why nothing happened." Hogan rushed to reassure him, voice shaking with urgency.

Finnian lowered his hand, studying Hogan's face for any sign of a lie. Finding none, he shot him a cold, hard look before turning away and leaving without another word.

Back at home, Amara wasted no time. She stripped off her cocktail dress, tossing it straight into the trash. The whole night had been a mess-someone had tried to use her, and they'd dragged Hogan into it as well. Just thinking about it made her skin crawl.

quick shower, scrubbing away the

herself in a

it, not even getting a full look at who stood outside before a pair of arms

"Mm-!"

hard chest. She landed a sharp smack on

peephole before opening the door, and only agreed to let

everything that had happened, Amara knew exactly why he was here. She didn't want Finnian thinking she was tangled up

catch her in a

her flustered state, she hadn't even realized she'd used his full

the robe covered most

and when he spoke, his voice was calmer. "What happened

him inside, motioned for him to sit, and poured two glasses of water. She took a

she finished, he stood abruptly.