Under the Veil I Rule (Amara) novel Chapter 684

While Edith, Amara, and Keith were speaking, Finnian had gone to the entrance to greet guests. He returned around the same time as Emma and happened to hear Edith’s comment. His expression immediately darkened, and he moved as if to step forward.

Mr. Kevin Everly, standing nearby, seemed to anticipate his intention and reached out to stop him. “Don’t do anything rash. Let me handle this.”

Mr. Kevin Everly had agreed to host Finnian’s rehearsal dinner at the Everly family’s old estate, partly to maintain the family’s reputation. So, although he didn’t care much for Emma or Edith, he couldn’t let Finnian lose control in public.

As the groom and the central figure of the evening, it would have been highly inappropriate for Finnian to get involved directly in this kind of conflict.

Yet, seeing Amara being mistreated, Finnian couldn’t stand by and do nothing. Before he could act, Mr. Everly stepped forward and said, “Mrs. Winters, what exactly do you mean by your words—are you insulting our Ama?”

“Ama is a wonderful young woman. Yes, she’s been through some difficult things, but none of that was her fault. Please watch your language. If you continue to speak ill of Ama, then I must ask you to leave. The Everly family does not welcome people like you.”

As one of the most respected elders in the Wye business community, Mr. Everly’s words were a clear and pointed rebuke. Edith’s face alternated between red and pale.

She simply couldn’t understand—why was everyone so eager to defend Amara? Couldn’t they see what kind of person Amara truly was?

Seeing Mr. Everly stand up for Amara, and recalling that he had earlier declared Amara his honorary granddaughter, several guests hoping to win his favor promptly stepped forward. “I think Amara is a wonderful young lady. She’s always polite and carries herself with grace. Ms. Winters, why do you seem to have such a problem with her?”

A vivid red handprint marked her cheek, only partially concealed by makeup. With her eyes full of malice, she looked both bitter and alarming, instantly capturing everyone’s attention.

“So what?” Amelia snapped. “Was Mrs. Winters wrong?”

“The child Amara is carrying has questionable origins. Getting pregnant out of wedlock says everything about her character—she’s an immoral woman. So what’s wrong with Mrs. Winters criticizing her a little?”

Earlier, after being pulled away and slapped by her mother-in-law, Amelia had intended to keep quiet. But then her sister-in-law came over and berated her again. When her mother-in-law heard that, she became even angrier and slapped Amelia once more—this time in front of others. That was the final straw. Ignoring all attempts to stop her, Amelia burst back into the room and unleashed her tirade.