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?”

embarrassed. “Yes, he is. His ideas about changing the

technology, I take it?”

Technology has the power

me.”

interested. “You sound passionate. What do

I wasn’t

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

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

you here as part of Gabriel’s team, or just to learn

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

grin widening. “Gabriel’s a hard man to get close

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ask, “You know

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We went to the same university for our master’s degrees.”

was about 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 to

down, I rose from my seat, feeling grateful to be

leaned closer, speaking softly. “I’m glad we met, Clairessa. How

hesitated, glancing 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. I felt guilty for even

was surrounded by people, deep in conversation, and for a moment, I felt like I could

just lunch,” Daniel said casually but still persistent. “Fifteen minutes. If you want to leave after that,

my lip, considering. “Where

lot of seminar

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was 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

Awame

Daniel hadn’t exaggerated. The place was packed with seminar attendees, and most seats were taken. A

a woman who looked like the manager. In minutes, a table was ready.

chair.

me,” he said, taking my hand lightly. He led me to the table

asked as I scanned the menu

have the same,” he told the waiter,

me. “So, what

Storm Innovations,” I said cautiously. “I help with some of his

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