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?”

that what you

indignant and petty.”

a slight smirk to

accurate,” I growl. “You’ve been throwing shade at Abby all evening, and I can’t

been nothing but polite and courteous, yet you treat her like

you. Why is that?”

away

blame me?” she finally blurts

No one is

amplifying, letting her

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

on?”

her weight uncomfortably, and I can almost hear

much to reveal. Finally, she relents, sighing in

you getting back together with her, okay? Is that what you want to

for a moment, I’m speechless.

have against that?”

“Karl, let’s be real.

and drama. I just think you can do better.

escapes my lips. “Better? And since when

concern?”

almost to a whisper. “Look, I’ve worked closely with you for years, Karl.

and by extension, you. She is just a wrench being

livelihood.”

long has this been going on? How

how many lengths has she attempted to go to in

can’t be in

with both annoyance and incredulity. “My choices, especially

or discussion. Not by you,

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

understand?”

have a handle on the situation, Gianna’s next

says, huffing. “You’re a man, you can make your own decisions. But Karl, there’s

else.”

“What

feels almost too

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

eyes widen, my mouth agape as I process

face flushed. “Yes. It’s been

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

never noticed?”

you? You had everything you wanted.

I fit into that grand scheme of things?

meetings, and paperwork. So, I

everything.”