Falling For My Ex's Dad by Oma Green

Chapter 27

Chapter 27: Focused On Him

Clairessa’s POV

Chapter 27: Focused On Him

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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?”

feeling a bit embarrassed. “Yes, he is. His ideas about changing the world

interested in technology,

I was a child. Technology has the power to change lives, and seeing how much the

me.”

“You sound

I wasn’t ready to mention Storm Innovations or

in common.” He extended a hand. “I’m Daniel. We haven’t

warm and confident. “Clairessa,” I said with a

part of Gabriel’s team, or just to learn from the seminar?”

said vaguely. “We’re connected through a business arrangement.”

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

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couldn’t help but ask, “You

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We went to the same university for our

Gabriel had finished his speech, and I joined in. His message about believing in

seat, feeling grateful to be working with such a brilliant mind.

glad we met, Clairessa. How about continuing this conversation over lunch?”

older than Gabriel, and carried himself with confidence. Still, being around him didn’t feel the same as it did with Gabriel. I felt guilty for

deep in conversation, and for a moment, I felt like I could

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

lip, considering. “Where

A lot of seminar guests are headed there.”

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even though part of me felt uneasy, like I

Awame

it was clear Daniel hadn’t exaggerated. The place was packed with seminar attendees, and most seats

a table for us. Be right back,” Daniel said, heading toward a woman who looked like the manager. In minutes, a table was ready. It was clear Daniel had influence. As he returned, I

chair.

he said, taking my hand lightly. He led

scanned the menu

choice. I’ll have the same,” he told the waiter, who left with

his hazel eyes studying me. “So, what kind

work for Storm Innovations,” I said

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