Under the Veil I Rule novel Chapter 91

Amara had heard the rumors before. In the past, she might have sighed and thought it a shame about Celeste. But now, she wasn't as concerned with the fate or feelings of others. She had her own priorities.

So when Celeste lashed out at her with biting sarcasm, Amara calmly retorted, "Even if your brother and I are heading for a divorce, I'm still your sister-in-law for now.

Is this how you treat family? Where's your manners and respect? Did you leave them somewhere along the way, or did you never have them?"

Amara's gaze was icy. If it weren't for Martin and Andrea standing nearby, and the fact that they had always been kind to her, she might have been even harsher.

But even at this level, Celeste couldn't take it. Her eyes widened in indignation. "Amara, what did you just say? Are you implying I wasn't raised properly?"

"Let's not blame your upbringing. Your family's education was fine. Maybe you just couldn't grasp it."

Amara rebuked her in subtle manners instead of exploiting directness, surmising that Celeste was smart enough to catch the hidden insult.

Sure enough, Celeste realized it and raved, "Who do you think you are to judge me? Do you think you're perfect? Let me tell you..."

"Mr. Everly is here, Mr. Everly is here, we can start the dinner!"

Amara was indifferent to the state of her marriage with Finnian but had no desire to be the target of such scrutiny. She turned and entered the dining room.

After a while, Finnian seemed to finish his conversations and led the group into the room. The Everly family's dining table was long enough to seat twenty, though only a dozen or so were present today, making it more than sufficient.

In such a family, seating arrangements were dictated by hierarchy. With Finnian seated to the right of the head position, Amara followed and took her place beside him.

Finnian wore a gray suit over a black shirt. As he sat down, he removed his jacket, handing it to a nearby staff member. Throughout this, he didn't glance at Amara once, and she sat quietly, staring ahead without a word.