The Luna Is Gone by Angelique Quinn

Chapter 105

Avia rushed over, fork still in hand. Upon hearing Nora’s voice, she forcefully folded the innocent fork.

I casually glanced at her, withdrew my gaze, and refocused on the conversation with Nora. After exchanging a few pleasantries, Nora mentioned April’s birthday.

“I remember you mentioning wanting to give April a unique set of jewelry for her birthday not long ago,” she said.

“Ah… yes.”

I looked up at April, who raised an eyebrow mischievously, clearly aware of the surprise.

I sighed in resignation. However, I couldn’t blame Nora; after all, she didn’t know I had put her on speakerphone.

Nora continued, “This time, I brought four manuscript versions. You can choose any. Of course, if you don’t like any of them, I’ll redraw them. I don’t have any other jobs for the next month, so I can focus on helping you design—”

“You said you didn’t have time! You lied to me!”

Before Nora could finish her sentence, a roar filled with anger erupted in the restaurant, interrupting her.

Nora paused for a few seconds and asked, “What’s going on? My ears are almost deaf… Where are you now? In a slaughterhouse? I think I heard the sound of pigs being slaughtered.”

April nearly burst into laughter, covering her mouth as we both looked at Avia.

Avia stared wide–eyed, chest heaving violently, resembling a balloon about to burst. “Why is everyone silent?” Nora’s voice echoed again.

“Nothing…” I suppressed a smile, explaining, “I mean, we’re not in a slaughterhouse; we’re in a Michelin–starred restaurant.

“What? A Michelin chef slaughtering pigs in front of you?” Nora exclaimed in disbelief.

This time, April couldn’t hold back and burst into laughter.

Nora on the other end was bewildered, “Did I say something wrong? What’s happening?”

I smirked, casually resting my chin on my hand, leisurely observing Avia, who seemed ready to explode. I sighed and said, “Not pig slaughtering… it’s a client who wants to schedule a design appointment with you.”

“A client?

“It’s…”

Who?”

Avia of

Dark Moon Pack.”

to explain, Avia impatiently took my phone, put it to her mouth, and

Avia of the Dark Moon

sounded arrogant. “There seems to be a misunderstanding between us

“What misunderstanding?”

I’ve tried to contact you many times, but your ignorant employees at the studio never informed you about my request for you to design engagement jewelry for me. They kept using your busy schedule as an excuse

thought Nora didn’t understand her

softly, earning a glare

arrogantly addressed Nora, “Nora Stern, if you want to

employees

I fire my employees? Did they do something wrong?” Nora’s

of my information, and arrogantly refused my order. Isn’t that a

seem to be some misunderstanding between us,” Nora

this misunderstanding and then apologize to me,” Avia confidently raised

didn’t hide

slowly widened.

know

precisely because I know that I rejected. I’m sorry, but I can’t design jewelry for someone

Avia was infuriated.

just bought a three–billion–dollar design from you. How dare you speak to me like this? Do you realize you missed the biggest order of your life? You might never see that

so proud of? Oh, by the way… not long ago, a salesperson from the jewelry store

for a moment, I was worried

me like this? Do you realize you missed the biggest order of your life? You might never see

VIP status. What are you so proud of? Oh, by the way… not long ago, a salesperson from the jewelry store called me, saying someone bought my design there. That someone was you, right? You keep saying

choked up, and for a moment, I was worried she might

Dark

Moon Pack. Your orders don’t reach me.

Avia erupted, screaming uncontrollably.

her arm, instinctively about to throw my phone, but at

this is my phone,” I

hadn’t caught her breath, her