Chasing His Kickass Luna Back by Jane Above Story

Chapter 0162
“Karl?” Adam’s voice catches my attention, and I whip around to see him standing in the doorway of the

kitchen. “What are you doing here?”

I swallow my pride and walk up to him, trying not to show my embarrassment. “You’ve got a minute? I

need to ask you something.”

Adam nods and gestures for me to follow. “Of course I’ve got time.”

We find our way to a secluded corner, both keenly aware that this isn’t a casual catch-up between

friends, but rather something more.

“Hey, I’ve been trying to get in touch with you,” Adam begins, his tone slightly lowered. “Have you

gotten my emails?”

“Oh, I’ve been getting them,” I answer. “And actually, that’s why I’m here. But I have a favor to ask

before I give you the name of my supplier.”

Adam raises an eyebrow, but doesn’t seem too surprised.. It’s clear that he expected that I would be

making some sort of request. “I’m listening.”

“I need truffles. Rare, high-quality black truffles.” I lean in, my voice almost a whisper. “I’ve been to

No one’s got them. Not even

there, a mutual sort of recognition of what

sighs, pinching the bridge of his nose, and thinks for a

place,” he finally

and opening the notes app to

it’s risky, Karl,” he continues. “It’s basically the

extremely rare ingredients. Actually, it’s

stomach tightens. I’m no stranger to taking risks, but something about the way

different. A poaching ring? This could be more dangerous than I thought.

of Abby, and how much hangs in the

charge you the cost

“Trust me, I doubt

voice steady. “Whatever it is, I

Abby’s name, Adam’s face softens. “How is

she’s doing okay.”

for a moment, then nod, offering Adam

sense that there’s more that

doesn’t.

I finally ask. “You tell me this location, and I’ll give

mine, the weight of the decision hanging heavily between us. Finally,

“Deal.”

heart soars as I scribble down my supplier’s information on a piece of paper, my hand

relief flooding through me. “Here,” I say, handing

and then carefully folds it