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?”

Is that what you call it? It seems more like you’re

indignant and petty.”

slight smirk to cross her face. “Indignant is a strong

been throwing shade at Abby

wonder why. Abby has been nothing but polite and courteous, yet

you. Why is that?”

darting away from mine as though she’s

conversation. “Well, can you blame me?” she finally blurts out. “She

one

letting her know that

Gianna. Now, be honest with me: What’s

on?”

her weight uncomfortably, and I can almost

sighing

you getting back together with her, okay?

guard, and for a moment, I’m

have against that?”

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

I just think you can do

And

concern?”

a whisper. “Look, I’ve worked closely with

extension, you.

livelihood.”

this been going on? How

in the picture? And how many lengths

Abby can’t be

annoyance and incredulity. “My choices, especially about

debate or discussion.

and nothing you say or do will change

understand?”

I have a handle on the situation, Gianna’s next words hit

man, you can

else.”

sigh. “What

a few moments. The silence feels almost

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

I

flushed. “Yes. It’s been

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

never noticed?”

“Why would you? You had everything you

fit into that grand scheme of things? I was just your

of your schedules, meetings, and paperwork. So, I kept it hidden.

everything.”