Falling For My Ex's Dad by Oma Green

hapter 8: Presenting Before My CEO

Clairessa’s POV

Chapter 8: Presenting Before My CEO

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The pressure at Storm Innovations was starting to get to me. After three months of juggling office projects and working on my app, today was the big day–presentation day. The best app would be shortlisted. I leaned back in my chair, taking a deep breath to calm myself.

Since I found out Gabriel was Adrian’s father, we hadn’t crossed paths. He was the CEO, so the likelihood of me bumping into him in the elevator was next to none. Throughout the previous meeting we had, Gabriel pretended not to know me. And with the presentation coming up in thirty minutes, my nerves were all over the place.

The thought of finally seeing Gabriel again after all these months–where he had haunted my dreams- made me feel even more nervous. But I had to focus on nailing my presentation. The Hart app, which I had been developing since my second year in college, meant everything to me. I had put in so much time and hard work into seeing it come to life. It had to be shortlisted.

I was busy organizing the files on my desk when a knock interrupted me.

“Come in,” I called out.

My office door pushed open and I looked up, shocked to see Adrian standing in the doorway. Just seeing him sparked my anger.

“What are you doing here?” I demanded, my voice rising.

“I had to see you. You’ve been ignoring my calls and texts. It’s been months, and I’m desperate,” Adrian said, stepping closer.

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“I see,” I replied sarcastically, standing up. “In case you didn’t get the message, we’re done. Over.”

out.”

“Claire, don’t say that,” he pleaded, moving toward my desk. “I know I hurt you, but please, just hear me

“Hurt me?” I repeated, the pain evident in my voice. “You didn’t just hurt me–you destroyed everything.”

“I know, but you need to understand–it was never my intention. I was weak, and I gave in to my masculine desires,” he said, his voice filled with regret.

“Are you serious?” I snapped, disbelief in my tone. “You cheated with someone else, and now you call it ‘giving in to your desires“? How shameless.”

“Claire, I’m not shameless,” Adrian said, emotion crossing his face. “I tried my best to stay faithful, but you said we should wait until marriage, and it became harder as the days turned into months.”

is my fault?” I asked, my disbelief

I’m saying,”

you saying?” I shot

not being able to

my head. “You’re really trying to blame

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what I’m trying to do,” he said softly,

moment you knew you couldn’t keep your promise, why didn’t you

wanted to, but I was scared you’d

said, leaning against my desk. “How many times did

stammered, his eyes darting

need to be honest. How

uncomfortably. “A couple of

truth hit me. “A couple? How many is that–five, ten? Give me a number!” I demanded,

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to me. You’re the only one I care about. Please,

my rage. “Get out of my

this,”

right now,” I muttered, feeling my heart break all over again. While I was dreaming of a picture perfect future, he was

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he pleaded. “I want you

now. You need to leave,” I said, trying to keep myself

For the first time,

want his pity. I’ll earn my funding through my own hard

step back. But his steps were slow,

together, you won’t mention us to your father. I want to

“You have my word. I won’t tell

hit me again. Adrian’s confession confirmed everything Nicole had said–he was a

hum of the projector. The other candidates were done presenting before the board and I was the only one left. Taking a deep breath, I stepped forward, trying to push aside my nerves. Gabriel’s eyes were fixed

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