Under the Veil I Rule novel Chapter 239

Lucian murmured, "She told me before we were supposed to get married. Her family had set her up with someone else. She resisted at first, but eventually, her father threatened to end his life if she didn't comply, so she agreed.

Then she called me to break up. I was on set filming at the time, but I immediately asked for leave from the director and flew back to see her. I tried convincing her family for three days straight, but they just wouldn't approve of me. I had no choice but to come back."

"Why wouldn't they agree?" Elysia asked, puzzled. "You seem like a pretty decent guy."

"They thought being an actor in a sleazy place like Wye meant I'd picked up bad habits. They refused to accept me. She's a good person and very filial. Even though she knew her parents' views were outdated, she still obeyed them in the end."

"Ah, I see," Elysia said awkwardly.

"At least she was honest with you and didn't hide anything. She's a decent girl, just too dutiful to her parents. But what's done is done. She's married now, and you should try to move on."

Lucian nodded. "I'll do my best to forget her."

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In the dimly lit lounge of a club, Finnian and Dorian sat on the central couch. Surrounding them were a few affluent young men from Wye, including Hogan and Dorian's cousin, Arnold.

Everyone was drinking and chatting animatedly, except for Finnian, who had been quiet and contemplative since they arrived. He barely touched his drink, seemingly lost in thought.