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?”

a bit embarrassed. “Yes, he is. His ideas about changing the world with technology… they’re incredible.”

technology,

Technology has the power to change lives, and seeing how much the world is

me.”

eyebrow, looking interested. “You sound passionate. What do you do?”

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

widened. “Impressive. It seems we have something in common.” He extended a hand. “I’m Daniel. We haven’t officially introduced

confident. “Clairessa,” I said with

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

I said vaguely. “We’re connected through a

“Gabriel’s a hard man to get close

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but ask, “You know Gabriel?”

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just say we go way back. We went to the

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 to work

died down, I rose from my seat, feeling grateful to be working with

softly. “I’m glad we met, Clairessa. How about continuing this conversation

at him. He was handsome, a little older than Gabriel, and carried himself with confidence. Still, being around him didn’t feel the same as it did with Gabriel.

a look at Gabriel. He was surrounded by people, deep in conversation, and

but still persistent. “Fifteen minutes. If you want to leave after that,

lip, considering. “Where would

floor. A lot

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said, grabbing my bag, even though part of me felt uneasy, like I was doing something wrong by not telling Gabriel.

Awame

The place was packed with seminar attendees, and most seats were

minutes, a table was ready. It was clear

chair.

said, taking my hand lightly. He led me

as I scanned the menu

told

the waiter left, Daniel leaned forward, his hazel eyes studying me. “So, what kind of business

Innovations,” I said cautiously. “I

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