Under the Veil I Rule novel Chapter 159

"Was it your idea to have Finnian take me to the party? But honestly, I think he'd prefer to take Liliana, no?"

There was a pause on the other end of the line, and Amara could almost feel Kevin's awkwardness through the phone.

Then, his irritated voice came through. "If he dares to take that actress, I'll break his legs! Don't worry, Ama. With me stepping in, he'll definitely take you out like a gentleman."

"Kevin, don't bother with all that. Finnian clearly wants to take Ms. Porter. Even if he's forced to take me, he won't be happy about it, and when he's not happy, he'll take it out on me, then I'll feel distressed."

Kevin had been ready to give her a pep talk, but hearing that she wouldn't feel great left him at a loss for words.

Amara continued, "Kevin, I've got some things to do, so let's leave it at that."

With that, she hung up.

That morning on set, she'd overheard Liliana telling someone she’d be accompanying Finnian to Mr. Cooper's birthday bash. So when Kevin brought it up earlier, she had flat out refused in her own way.

Keith strolled over, admiring how Amara's figure was elegantly outlined by the silver mermaid dress. He praised, "You look stunning."

Then he asked, "Did his grandfather call you?"

"Yeah."

"Ignore him," Keith scoffed. "The old man should know what his grandson is like by now, trying to drag you into this mess."