Under the Veil I Rule (Amara) novel Chapter 760

Finnian gave her a piercing look, then walked over to the dessert shop owner, who looked so frightened he might collapse on the spot. “Give me your phone number,” Finnian said.

“Of course, yes, right away…” the owner stammered.

Although the shop owner didn’t recognize Hogan or Celeste, he definitely knew Finnian—the country's wealthiest man, whose face often appeared on the financial news. And seeing just now how Finnian had held that woman so protectively, there had to be something special between them—were they husband and wife?

That meant he’d almost put Finnian’s partner and Finnian’s child in danger. The thought nearly made him faint with fear. If only there was such a thing as a regret pill—if he’d known he might harm people close to Finnian, he would never have accepted this kind of work…

“You two should head home as well,” Finnian said, dismissing Hogan and Celeste with a wave.

Hogan and Celeste left the hospital one after another. Once they reached the parking garage, Hogan turned around and saw Celeste crying silently, her face buried in her hands.

Her tears were so quiet, but the streaks of mascara on her cheeks showed she’d been crying for some time. Hogan sighed, feeling helpless, and gently wiped away her tears.

“Why are you crying like this?... Be honest. Was this really not your doing?”

Celeste shook her head desperately. “It really wasn’t me. Maybe before, I might have…but now we all know Amara's baby is Finnian’s. Would I dare hurt Finnian’s child? Am I crazy?”

Celeste had done plenty of reckless things in the past, but ever since she’d returned home, she’d really changed. The restlessness and meanness were gone; she’d grown much more cautious.

Hogan studied her for another moment. She didn't look like she was lying. He sighed and gave her a reassuring pat on the back.

“Alright, stop crying. If you didn’t do it, Finnian will find out the truth and prove your innocence.”

“You must be hungry by now. Think about what you’d like to eat and let’s get some dinner.”

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