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

caught between my so-called ‘loyal’ secretary

can feel my wolf, urging me to

Abby’s side.

exactly is your issue with Abby?” The question spills out of my mouth

wave

avoids eye contact, feigning a look of innocence that I know is far from the truth. “Issue?

talking about.

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

tonight? Trying to take her seat? Making

touch the food?”

moment, her eyes tw inkling with a hint of

Abby. I’m simply cautious, that’s all. Isn’t that

vigilant for you?”

what you call it?

indignant and petty.”

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

growl. “You’ve been throwing

Abby has been nothing but polite and courteous, yet

you. Why is that?”

moment, her eyes darting away

blame me?” she finally blurts out.

No one

my Alpha aura amplifying, letting her know that her half-baked excuses won’t

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