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

my so-called ‘loyal’ secretary and the

to win back. In the back of my mind, I can

Abby’s side.

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

wave of

innocence that I know is far

what you’re talking about. You

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

tonight? Trying to take her seat?

touch the food?”

eyes tw

I’m simply cautious, that’s all.

vigilant for you?”

“Vigilant? Is that what you call it? It seems more like

indignant and petty.”

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

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

nothing but polite and courteous, yet you

you. Why is that?”

away from mine as though she’s searching for a

blame me?” she finally blurts

one is

aura amplifying, letting her know that