Under the Veil I Rule (Amara) novel Chapter 514

She stood up as well, looking directly at Finnian. “Do you need something, Mr. Everly? If not, please leave. My friend and I are trying to eat.”

Then she turned to Morgan, her gaze softening instantly, her tone apologetic. “Let’s ignore him and continue our meal.”

The stark difference in her treatment of him and Morgan was not lost on Finnian. His fists clenched, and a storm of rage brewed in his eyes.

Amara and Morgan had just met today, hadn’t they? How could she be so protective of a man she’d just met? Had she really fallen for him?

Amara had no idea what was going through Finnian’s head. Right now, she just felt terrible for Morgan.

Morgan had been subjected to Finnian’s awful behavior for no reason, and it was all because of her.

Even though Finnian was the one at fault, she still felt apologetic.

Morgan, a perceptive man, could tell what Amara was thinking. He smiled at her, his voice gentle and magnanimous. “I’m fine. You don’t need to worry about me.”

As he spoke, he couldn’t help but glance at Finnian.

He had only ever heard that Finnian and Amara had a marriage of convenience, with no emotional foundation, and that they had divorced soon after the Everly family matriarch passed away. He hadn't realized there was more to the story.

He was already interested in Amara, but now, his competitive male instincts were piqued. He was more determined than ever to win her over.

He placed a shrimp on Amara's plate and said, “You’re too thin. You need more protein.”

Finnian, still standing by the table, sneered, “Putting a shrimp on a girl’s plate but not peeling it for her. You’re a real charmer.”

The remark made the atmosphere painfully awkward again. Even Morgan frowned.

Amara was truly angry now. How could Finnian have become so classless?

But Finnian didn’t budge.

His mind was consumed with the thought of Amara on a blind date with another man. He had no capacity to listen to Liliana.

Amara had had enough. She said icily, “Mr. Everly, your family and your fiancée's family are waiting for you. Please leave.”

Right now, Amara’s words were the only thing that could get through to him. Since she wanted him to go so badly, he would go.

He gave Amara one last, deep look before turning away.

After Finnian left, Amara immediately said, “Mr. Bishop, I’m so sorry. I never expected something like that to happen.”

Morgan studied Amara for a moment, his chin resting on his hand. “It’s not your fault, you don’t have to apologize,” he said, then asked, “Finnian’s attitude towards you isn’t as indifferent as the rumors suggest. Is he in love with you?”