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.

but I have no clue what you’re

between my

of my mind, I can feel my wolf, urging

Abby’s side.

The question spills out

tidal wave

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

no idea what you’re talking about. You must

my gaze onto hers, narrowing my eyes. “Don’t lie, Gianna.

little performance tonight? Trying to take her seat? Making faces?

touch the food?”

a moment, her eyes tw inkling

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

vigilant for you?”

across my chest. “Vigilant? Is that what you

indignant and petty.”

a slight smirk to cross her face.

been throwing shade at Abby all evening, and I can’t

polite

you. Why is that?”

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

blame me?” she finally blurts out. “She must be

one is

aura amplifying, letting her know that

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