Falling For My Ex's Dad by Oma Green

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

interested in technology, I

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

me.”

interested. “You sound passionate. What 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

and confident. “Clairessa,” I said with a

here as part of Gabriel’s team, or just

vaguely. “We’re connected through a business

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

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“Let’s just say we go way back. We went

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

from my seat, feeling grateful to be working with such a brilliant

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

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

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

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

my lip, considering. “Where would

lot of seminar guests are headed

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around and noticed the crowd had reduced, I was hungry, and if it was just lunch… “Alright,” I said, grabbing my bag, even though part of me felt uneasy, like I was

Awame

was packed with seminar attendees, and most seats were taken. A buffet stretched along one side, offering a variety

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 noticed people

chair.

got us a table. Follow me,” he said, taking my hand lightly. He led me to the table and pulled out my

he asked as I scanned the menu and chose creamy pasta and steak.

the same,” he told the waiter, who left with our

forward, his hazel eyes studying me. “So, what kind of business connection do you have with Gabriel?”

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