Falling For My Ex's Dad by Oma Green

Chapter 27: Focused On Him

Clairessa’s POV

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Sitting in the grand auditorium, I couldn’t focus on anything but Gabriel. The room was packed with influential people–investors, tech gurus–but my focus stayed on him. Even though he was across the room on the big stage, it felt like his eyes were on me, and I couldn’t help but feel warm all over.

He stood tall, wearing a sharp grey suit, speaking with passion about how technology could change the world. His voice was calm and confident, making every word sound important.

The way he moved–his posture, his gestures–showed strength and control. Gabriel wasn’t just a

who saw the future and was determined to reshape it. His presence

businessman; he was a visionary–amas

was magnetic, and no matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t look away.

I glanced at the crowd and noticed everyone else was as captivated as I was. It wasn’t just admiration–it was respect.

Gabriel had a way of making everything else seem insignificant, and all I could think about was how much I admired him–and how much I wanted to achieve even a fraction of what he had.

My thoughts wandered, and my heart started beating faster. This wasn’t just about work. There was something deeper pulling me toward him, and it scared me that I couldn’t ignore it.

Suddenly, a voice broke through my thoughts.

“You seem quite taken with the speaker,” said the man sitting beside me, his tone smooth and curious.

I blinked, startled, turning to see a man in a well–fitted suit. His name tag read Daniel.

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“Excuse me?” I said, feeling my cheeks warm.

He smiled knowingly. “Gabriel Storm… he’s quite impressive, isn’t he?”

“Yes, he is. His ideas

technology, I take it?”

passionate about it since I was a child. Technology has the power to change lives, and seeing

me.”

eyebrow, looking interested. “You sound passionate. What

carefully, avoiding too many details. I wasn’t ready to mention Storm Innovations or my connection to Gabriel just

common.” He extended a hand. “I’m Daniel.

his grip warm and confident. “Clairessa,” I said with a discrete smile.

of Gabriel’s team, or just to

I said vaguely. “We’re connected through a business

Daniel said knowingly, his grin widening. “Gabriel’s a hard man to

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widened. “Let’s just say we go way back. We went to the same university for

to ask more when the room erupted in applause. Gabriel had finished his speech, and I joined in. His message about believing in the impossible and chasing dreams was inspiring. As the clapping died down, I stood, feeling proud

the applause died down, I rose from my seat, feeling grateful to be working with such a

we met, Clairessa. How about continuing

was handsome, a little older than Gabriel, and carried himself with confidence. Still, being around him didn’t feel

was surrounded by people, deep in conversation, and for a

Daniel said casually but still persistent. “Fifteen minutes. If you want to

lip, considering. “Where would we go?”

restaurant on the second floor. A lot

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just lunch… “Alright,” I said, grabbing my bag, even though part of me felt uneasy, like I was doing something wrong by not telling Gabriel. I pushed the thought away. It was

Awame

hadn’t exaggerated. The place was packed with seminar attendees, and most seats were taken. A buffet stretched along one

the manager. In minutes, a table was ready. It was clear Daniel had influence. As he returned, I noticed people greeting him

chair.

said, taking my hand lightly. He

he asked as I scanned the menu and chose creamy pasta

same,” he told the waiter, who

eyes studying me. “So, what kind of business connection do you have

my seat. “I work for Storm Innovations,” I said cautiously. “I help with some