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

indignant and petty.”

her head, allowing a slight smirk to cross

accurate,” I growl. “You’ve been throwing

been nothing but polite and courteous, yet you treat

you. Why is that?”

hesitates for a moment, her eyes darting away from mine as though she’s

can you blame me?” she finally

one is that

amplifying, letting her know that

dangerous assumption to make, Gianna. Now, be honest with me: What’s really

on?”

uncomfortably, and I can almost hear the cogs

sighing

with her, okay? Is that

for a moment, I’m speechless. “Why?

have against that?”

my stance. “Karl, let’s be real. Abby was a part of your past. A

and drama. I just

“Better? And since when did my

concern?”

whisper. “Look, I’ve worked closely with

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

livelihood.”

words throw me off. How long has this been going on? How long had Gianna

many lengths

can’t be in the

lean in, my voice tinged with both annoyance and incredulity. “My choices,

Luna, are not up for debate or discussion. Not by you,

and nothing you say or do will

understand?”

think I have a handle on

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

else.”

sigh. “What is

pauses for a few moments. The silence feels almost too

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

as I

looks away momentarily, her face flushed. “Yes. It’s been

myself incredulous and bewildered. “Why am I hearing about this now? How come

never noticed?”

laughs bitterly. “Why would you? You had everything you

scheme of things?

paperwork. So, I kept it

everything.”