Falling For My Ex's Dad by Oma Green

Chapter 12: Suprise Invitation

I stared at the screen, numb, as a rollercoaster of emotions ran through me. A weekend trip with Gabriel Storm–the man who had warned me never to speak of our night of passion if I valued my job. It was clear he didn’t want a personal relationship with me, yet it was surprising that he wanted me on a business trip with

him.

I read the message again, just to be sure I wasn’t imagining things. Did this mean my app had been selected? Would other members of the team be joining us, or would it be just him and me? My head raced with questions as I checked the time–it was 10 AM. Thankfully, I had enough time to pack.

I couldn’t let myself dwell on the questions for too long. I jumped up from the bed, suddenly aware of the time ticking away. I needed to pack, and fast. I hurried to my closet, pulling out outfits, shoes, and anything else I might need.

“Jess!” I called out, my voice shaky with nerves.

She appeared at my door, her expression shifting to concern when she saw the state I was in. “What’s going on?” she asked.

“I’m leaving,” I said, low and inaudible.

“I just got an email–I’m supposed to go on a trip with Gabriel Storm. A car’s coming at 3 PM.”

Jess’s eyes widened, but she quickly moved to my side, helping me sort through my clothes. “Are you excited?” she asked, her tone cautious.

I hesitated, folding a dress and placing it in my suitcase. “I don’t know. I mean, yes, but I’m also scared.

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if he fires me because of how I reacted at his office the other day?”

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paused, looking at me with a soft, understanding gaze. “Claire, calm down. I don’t think he’s going to fire you. If anything, this is your chance to prove to him that Hartapp is the best initiative to go along with.”

her words more than I could express. Together, we finished packing, and by the time the clock

Raves Luxurious Hotel, the car that had picked me up from my house earlier. I was still in disbelief at how quickly the day had changed. The hotel was more beautiful than anything I had ever seen–grand, elegant, and exuding a level of luxury that left me

the car, I took a deep breath before looking around. I took in the

a familiar, dark voice called behind

sharply as I saw Gabriel standing there. His presence was overpowering, his tall, handsome frame exuding an undeniable authority. For a moment, I was at a loss

finally managed to say, my voice soft and low as I took in the

the drive here wasn’t too stressful,” he

was rather nice,” I replied, still caught off guard by him. For the first time, I noticed a tenderness in his

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12: Suprise Invitation

the rest of the team

summoned the courage to

my nervousness,

his voice was firm, almost as if he was challenging me with that staternare “Why assistant Tems will show you to your room. We’ll be having dinner with some important

wash over me, especially considering