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.

I have no clue what you’re

exasperated. Here I am, caught between my so-called ‘loyal’ secretary

mind, I can

Abby’s side.

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

tidal wave of

look of innocence that I

no idea what you’re talking about. You must be

“Don’t lie, Gianna. It doesn’t suit you. Do you

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

touch the food?”

tw inkling with a hint

simply cautious, that’s all. Isn’t that what you pay me for? To

vigilant for you?”

my chest. “Vigilant? Is that what you call it?

indignant and petty.”

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

growl. “You’ve been throwing shade at Abby all evening, and I can’t

been nothing but polite and courteous, yet you treat her like she’s

you. Why is that?”

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

this conversation. “Well, can you blame me?”

No one is

letting her know