Chapter 5: The Meeting

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*When he first walked in, I thought he was just another senior executive. I didn’t realize he was the Gabriel Storm. The man who gave me my first orgasm was my boyfriend’s father. This was way too much to handle. I swallowed hard, avoiding his gaze as he kept talking.

“I’m sure you’re all familiar with the rules for submitting your apps. If selected, you’ll work closely with me to launch the next–generation software that could change the business industry. The project will be fully funded by Storm Innovations.”

Everyone clapped, smiling with excitement. It was clear everyone in the room had big dreams riding on this. Gabriel rested his hands on the table, giving a quick smile.

“Sandy will work closely with your team and keep me updated on your progress. If your app doesn’t get selected, don’t be discouraged–there’s always room to improve. But remember, only one app will win. Good luck, everyone.” Gabriel gave a brief smile, then stood and walked out of the room.

My legs were shaking as I hurried down the hallway, desperately trying to find the nearest restroom. My mind was spinning, and my thoughts were all over the place. This couldn’t be happening. Gabriel Storm–the man I practically begged to take me last night–was Adrian’s father. It felt like the floor was falling out from under me, and I needed to get control of myself before I completely lost it.

out.

I pushed open the restroom door with shaky hands, accidentally bumping into a woman as she walked

“Oh my God, I’m sorry…” I muttered, trying to slip past her. But she didn’t move. Instead, she stopped and

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looked at me like she recognized me.

eyes scanning

awkward and unsure why she was

asked, tilting

I said, inching toward the restroom, desperate to

just as I turned to leave, her voice stopped me cold. “Oh, I remember you now,” she said with

anger crashed over me. Last night, I hadn’t been able to see the woman Adrian was with clearly, but now, looking at her, it all clicked. The red hair, the red nail polish… the nails that had clawed his

was single, so I thought, why not give him a chance? I’m Nicole, by the way.” She extended her hand

I shook her hand. Her name tag caught my eye–she worked here too. The last thing I needed

swallowing down the

be working together. Adrian was just a quick hookup for me. Nothing serious. I was horny, and he was

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at her in disbelief, barely holding back my anger ave a nice day Nicolemanaged to say rolling my eyes as I walked away. That b*tch Tnever used that work but it fit perfectly. The nerve of her, casually mentioning how Adrian said he was single and always available. I

on me? With how many women? The questions kept coming, making me feel sick. I

pulled out my phone and dialed Jess’s number, desperate to talk to her, to make sense of the

on the second ring. “Claire? What’s going on? Aren’t you supposed to be working?” she asked,

won’t believe this.

pause on the other end before Jess spoke again, her voice shocked.

is Gabriel Storm, the CEO of Storm Innovations. I confirmed it. I’ve never met him before because I never really cared to. I figured I’d meet him when the time was

now?”

as stunned as I was. “What are you going

I leaned over the sink, shame washing over me. “I basically threw myself at him, Jess. What if he thinks I’m some desperate, cheap girl who tried to seduce

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are not a cheap girl. Do you hear me?” Jess’s voice was firm, trying to snap me

couldn’t stop the memories from flooding back. The way Gabriel kissed me, how his hands moved over my body. “God, I’m so screwed,” I muttered, feeling panic building

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