Chasing His Kickass Luna Back by Jane Above Story

Chapter 0129
Karl

The mahogany door clicks shut behind me as I step into the conference room.

Members of the council, influential businessmen and entrepreneurs who hold significant power in the

community, are already seated around the long table. I can feel the weight of their expectations

hanging in the air, but right now, my thoughts are preoccupied with something—or rather, someone—

else.

Before I can approach the table, my secretary, Gianna, is waiting by the door for me. “Good morning,

Alpha Karl,” she says, her voice low and even as usual. “Nice to see you after all this time.”

I nod as I slip my jacket off and hang it on the h ook. “I’m glad to be back.”

“And you’re staying, I presume?” she asks, her eyes glinting with something unreadable.

For a moment, I feel almost like I’m being put on the spot. The others are preoccupied with their

preparations, but Gianna’s gaze is unwavering. I always knew that she disapproved of my… adventure

out to the city to win Abby back, but there’s something else in her gaze. Something I can’t quite put my

finger on.

“We’ll see,” I say, trying to be vague.

handing me the meeting’s agenda in a

and she

I heard that your… ex-wife is staying

correct?”

in this setting. Slowly turning to face

of her brows, a tightening around her eyes. “And

I ask, keeping

says, but her hesitation tells me otherwise.

know how

her squarely. “Abby never cheated on me. The gardener manipulated the

forget that.”

hint of guilt flashing across her eyes, but before I can question it

room settles into a hushed silence, signaling the meeting’s

my concerns aside, focusing

started,” I say, scanning the room.

Various issues are discussed:

the last item on the agenda that

stomach tighten.

My brother’s condition.

local renowned physician and member

his coma

Alpha?”

probing, scrutinizing. I maintain my composure. “I welcome it. If

role of Alpha wouldn’t be a bad

in a hint of humor. But at the same time, I can’t entirely deny