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

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you. If anything, this is your chance to prove to him that Hartapp is the best initiative to

words more than I could express. Together, we finished packing, and by the time the clock read 2:45 PM, I was ready–at least

day had changed. The hotel was more

around. I took in the towering structure, the gleaming marble, and the ornate chandeliers that

voice called

handsome frame exuding an undeniable authority. For a moment, I was at a loss for words, completely taken by the

to say, my voice soft and low as I took in the intensity of

wasn’t too stressful,”

the first time, I noticed a tenderness in his eyes, a hint of a softer side that existed

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the rest of the team was

rest of the team already here?” I summoned the courage to ask as I glanced around, trying to hide

my nervousness,

staternare “Why assistant Tems will show you to your room. We’ll be having dinner with some important people at 7pm.

argument, and I felt a wave of nerves wash over me, especially considering how things had been left between us the last time we met.