Under the Veil I Rule novel Chapter 252

She covered her mouth and chuckled, a simple gesture that somehow seemed to radiate charm. Yet Amara only cast a cool glance her way before looking elsewhere.

"Amara," Dorian said, enunciating each word carefully, "are you still refusing to bring her out? You'll regret what you're doing today."

Amara frowned, feeling an uncomfortable wave of irritation. Was Dorian actually threatening her?

Just as she was about to respond, a tall figure stepped in front of her, blocking her view of Dorian and staring him down without a hint of backing down.

"Dorian," the man in front of her said in a deep voice, "take back what you just said."

It was Finnian.

Amara was taken aback.

By conventional standards, it might seem a bit much for her to refuse to call Elysia today. So, Finnian standing up for her in this situation was truly surprising.

Not just Amara, but everyone else in the room was looking at Finnian with a mix of curiosity and uncertainty.

Finnian and his disfigured ex-wife had been like strangers for so long. Now, post-divorce, he was suddenly stepping up to protect her?

Amara could feel a venomous gaze boring into her, and she didn’t need to look to know it was Liliana.

Aside from that, there were numerous curious and gossip-hungry eyes on her, but she paid them no mind. She stepped out from behind Finnian and said to Dorian, "I told you, I'm not calling Elysia. If you want her, go get her yourself. After all, this is your wedding."

Amara’s stance was firm. She was absolutely not going to call Elysia, especially with Finnian by her side offering his support. Dorian's fists clenched, his knuckles cracking.

He didn’t look at Amara but instead addressed Finnian, "Finn, move aside."

Finnian didn’t respond verbally; his gaze simply grew colder, and the tension in the room was palpable.

Then, just as the clock ticked closer to 11:50, the stalemate was broken by the sudden opening of the bedroom door.