Chasing His Kickass Luna Back by Jane Above Story

#Chapter 87: Web of Lies
Karl

As I pull Gianna into the dimly lit study, the atmosphere is filled with a tension that’s been brewing for

weeks now, maybe even longer. The door clicks shut behind us, sealing us off from the guests, the

judgment, and the murmurs.

For a moment, we are suspended in a bubble of silence, and I finally address what’s been gnawing at

me.

“A pathetic housemaid?” I ask.

Gianna shoots me a quizzical look, but I can see the gears turning in her head. She’s trying not to

display emotion, which is just a dead giveaway. “A… what?” she asks, taking a step back.

I take another step toward her, closing the gap once again. “Don’t play dumb,” I growl. “Is that really

what you called her?”

“Called who?” Gianna’s voice begins to rise ever so slightly.

“Abby, of course,” I say, folding my arms across my chest.

For a few moments, Gianna is silent. Then, mustering a tense smile, she cocks her head to the side.

“I’m sorry, Karl, but I have no clue what you’re talking about.”

I feel exasperated. Here I am, caught between my so-called ‘loyal’ secretary and the woman who I

want to win back. In the back of my mind, I can feel my wolf, urging me to go with my gut and take

Abby’s side.

“Gianna, what exactly is your issue with Abby?” The question spills out of my mouth before I can stop

it, like a tidal wave of annoyance and anger.

She avoids eye contact, feigning a look of innocence that I know is far from the truth. “Issue? Karl, I

have no idea what you’re talking about. You must be mistaken.”

I lock my gaze onto hers, narrowing my eyes. “Don’t lie, Gianna. It doesn’t suit you. Do you honestly

think I didn’t notice your little performance tonight? Trying to take her seat? Making faces? Refusing to

touch the food?”

She meets my gaze for a moment, her eyes twi nkling with a hint of defiance before looking away. “I

don’t have a ‘problem’ with Abby. I’m simply cautious, that’s all. Isn’t that what you pay me for? To be

vigilant for you?”

across my chest. “Vigilant? Is that what you call it? It seems more like you’re

indignant and petty.”

smirk to cross her face.

been throwing shade at Abby all

polite and courteous, yet you treat

you. Why is that?”

hesitates for a moment, her eyes darting away

me?” she finally blurts out. “She must

one is that

letting her know that her half-baked excuses won’t work

to make, Gianna. Now, be honest with

on?”

uncomfortably, and I can almost hear

relents, sighing

okay?

for a moment, I’m

have against that?”

her arms, matching my stance. “Karl, let’s be real. Abby was a part of your

drama. I just think

lips. “Better? And since when did my personal life become

concern?”

I’ve worked closely

you. She is just a

livelihood.”

long has this been going on?

picture? And how many lengths has

Abby can’t be

with both annoyance and incredulity. “My choices,

discussion. Not by you, not by anyone. I intend

my life. She deserves that spot, and nothing you say or do will

understand?”

then, just as I think I have a handle on the situation, Gianna’s next words hit me

she says, huffing. “You’re a man, you can make your

else.”

sigh. “What

feels

I wish that she hadn’t. “It’s not just that I think you can do better. I…I have

eyes widen, my mouth agape as I process her revelation. “What?

her face flushed. “Yes. It’s been true for

I find myself incredulous and bewildered. “Why am I hearing

never noticed?”

you? You had everything you wanted. You

grand scheme of things? I was just your secretary, someone who

schedules, meetings, and paperwork. So, I

everything.”