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

indignant and petty.”

allowing a slight smirk to cross her face.

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

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

you. Why is that?”

eyes darting away from mine

of this conversation. “Well, can you blame me?” she finally

No one

aura amplifying, letting her

dangerous assumption to make, Gianna. Now, be honest with

on?”

and I can almost

she relents, sighing in a defeated

with her, okay? Is

guard, and for a moment, I’m

have against that?”

matching my stance. “Karl, let’s be

just think you can do better. Much

incredulous laugh escapes my lips. “Better? And since

concern?”

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

you. She is just a wrench

livelihood.”

been going on? How long had

the picture? And how many lengths has she

can’t be

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

up for debate or discussion.

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

understand?”

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

a man, you can make your own decisions. But Karl,

else.”

“What

pauses for a few moments. The silence feels almost too heavy, but as she utters

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

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

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

“Why am I hearing

never noticed?”

“Why would you? You had everything you wanted. You had Abby,

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

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

everything.”