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.

before handing me the meeting’s agenda

and she

not be my place, but I heard that

correct?”

choice of words gives me pause, especially in this setting.

notice a subtle furrow of her brows, a tightening

a problem?” I ask,

her hesitation tells me

how things

on me.

forget that.”

flashing across her

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

aside, focusing on the task

started,” I say, scanning the room. “First on

Various issues

But it’s the last item on the agenda that makes

stomach tighten.

My brother’s condition.

local renowned physician and member of

his coma soon. How

Alpha?”

I maintain my composure. “I welcome it. If

role of Alpha wouldn’t be a bad thing.” Of

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

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