Chasing His Kickass Luna Back by Jane Above Story

Chapter 0137
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 co cks her head to the side.

sorry, Karl, but I have no clue

between my so-called ‘loyal’ secretary

the back of my mind, I can feel

Abby’s side.

question

wave of

that I know is far from the truth. “Issue? Karl,

no idea what you’re talking about. You must

narrowing my eyes. “Don’t lie, Gianna. It doesn’t suit you.

didn’t notice your little performance tonight? Trying to take her seat? Making faces?

touch the food?”

gaze for a moment, her eyes tw inkling with a

with Abby. I’m simply cautious, that’s all.

vigilant for you?”

that what you call it? It seems more

indignant and petty.”

head, allowing a slight smirk to cross her face. “Indignant is

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

Abby has been nothing but polite and courteous, yet

you. Why is that?”

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

this conversation. “Well, can you blame me?” she finally blurts out. “She

No one

my Alpha aura amplifying, letting her know that her half-baked