The Luna Is Gone by Angelique Quinn

Chapter 127

Diana’s pov

Nails pierced through the flesh of my palm, warm liquid oozing out.

Yet, I couldn’t sense any pain.

My breath paused briefly,

Then, I asked, “Are you serious?”

Nathan abruptly looked up, seemingly surprised that my initial reaction wasn’t denial but a thoughtful inquiry.

In that moment, a hint of frantic astonishment flashed in his icy, indifferent eyes.

I even thought he regretted the impulsive suggestion.

But words were spoken, and evidently, there was no turning back. Nathan chose silence.

Honestly, just as Nathan couldn’t anticipate my response, I struggled to understand his reaction.

So, even though I hadn’t agreed to Nathan’s absurd proposal, I provocatively said, “No problem, I can go along if you find someone. I’m up for it.”

“Diana!”

Before I could finish, Nathan couldn’t bear it any longer. He sat up straight, his gaze intense, fiery anger as if he wanted to turn me into ashes.

I found it amusing and perplexing. “Didn’t you suggest this? I agreed, so why the urgency now?”

Nathan’s hand, resting on the sofa’s armrest, unconsciously tightened, knuckles paling.

As I observed the indentation and even cracks on the sofa’s surface, I felt a pang of pity. I regretted inviting him to sit.

“Diana, have you no shame?” Nathan seemed to suppress his anger forcefully.

Blinking, I couldn’t fathom why he was so angry.

Frowning, I reiterated, “You proposed this.”

just agree?”

stood there, unable to comprehend, growing

his overreaction, swallowed hard, trying to hide something,

bordered

the spacious room, an eerie

a moment, I wished Avia next door would create

attention from

tired, not a sound came

a while, Nathan seemed to regain

I wished Avia next door would create a disturbance, at least diverting my attention

have been tired, not a sound came from

a while, Nathan seemed

his voice regained its

it proves the

He was explaining.

suddenly dawned

agreed to his ludicrous proposal. He was upset because, in facing the proposal, I didn’t show

pain, he felt

self–deprecatingly, amused by my

from lingering emotions for me, not wanting to see me fall

what do you want?” I asked, feeling a sudden fatigue, an overwhelming

that, I forced myself to stay alert and said, “Whatever the conditions, as long as you’re willing to abandon the collaboration

your effort.” Nathan interrupted, smirking

up from the sofa, seemingly ready to conclude

the collaboration with William, especially

these words, Nathan exited

door slammed against the frame, a loud noise

departure, my heart sank into an

I grabbed a

with just me, changing Nathan’s mindset

I refused to give

computer, I started collecting information on suppliers of medical equipment and began making calls one by

that, with enough profit, no supplier would defy Nathan

love to cooperate, but we’re

was just acquired by Alpha Nathan. You’re

from Alpha Nathan not to collaborate with you. You know, we’re just a small company, can’t afford to