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.

said, her eyes scanning me

awkward and unsure why she

before?” she asked, tilting her head as if trying to figure it out.

place her. “I don’t think so,” I said, inching toward the restroom, desperate to be alone and call Jess.

I remember you now,” she said with a sly smile. “You’re the girl

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…

I thought, why

smile as I shook her hand. Her name tag caught my eye–she worked here too. The last thing I needed was to make enemies

said, swallowing down the disgust building up inside

enjoying herself. “I wouldn’t want any bad blood between us since we’ll be working together. Adrian was just a quick hookup for me.

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work but it fit perfectly. The nerve of her, casually mentioning how Adrian said he was single and always available. I was sure she said

trying to calm the rage fueling inside me. How long had Adrian been cheating on me? With how many women? The questions kept coming,

hands shook as I pulled out my phone and dialed Jess’s number, desperate to talk to her, to make sense of the mess my life

on? Aren’t you supposed to be working?” she

this. Gabriel, the man I kissed at the club last night, is Adrian’s father.”

her voice shocked. “Are you sure? You’ve never met Adrian’s dad, right?”

before because I never really cared to. I figured I’d meet him

now?”

just as stunned as I was. “What

basically threw myself

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are not a cheap girl. Do you hear me?” Jess’s voice

I 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

not,” Jess insisted. “Just act like nothing happened. Keep it

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