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.

me the meeting’s agenda in a leather bound

brush, and she leans

know this might not be my place, but I heard that your… ex-wife is staying

correct?”

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

furrow of her brows, a tightening around

problem?” I ask, keeping my voice

her hesitation tells me otherwise. “Just… be careful

know how

at her squarely. “Abby never cheated on me. The gardener manipulated the situation. Let’s

forget that.”

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

signaling the meeting’s commencement. Gianna

push my concerns aside, focusing on the

get started,” I say, scanning

Various issues are discussed: business

But it’s the last item

stomach tighten.

My brother’s condition.

renowned physician and member of the council,

up from his

Alpha?”

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

role of Alpha wouldn’t be a bad

the same time, I can’t entirely deny the