hapter 35: Having My Revenge No Matter The Cost

Clairessa’s POV

Chapter 35: Having My Revenge No Matter The Cost

“Oh my God… was that Gabriel Storm dropping you off?” Jess exclaimed the moment I stepped into my

apartment.

“Jess, what are you doing here?” I asked, surprised to see her. She had a spare key, but I wasn’t expecting her today.

“This is basically my second home, so I can show up whenever I want,” she answered, grabbing my hand and leading me to the couch. “Now, tell me what’s going on between you and Gabriel.”

“There’s nothing to tell,” I replied, rolling my eyes, not surprised by her nosiness.

“You’re lying.” She studied my face. “Your boss dropping you off past ten o’clock is practically screaming, ‘We’ve had sex.”

“We’ve not had sex,” I countered, feeling my cheeks heat up at the thought.

“But you want to,” she teased, pressing for more.

“Jess, I just got back from work. I’m tired. I need to freshen up and go to bed,” I said, standing up from the couch, but she was right behind me.

look.

“Not until you spill all the juicy details,” she teased, folding her hands under her chin with a mock innocent

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“Don’t be silly,” I let out, playfully pushing her shoulder. “There’s nothing to tell.”

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“Claire, come on, there’s something. You have that look you normally get when you’re hiding something.” She pointed a finger at me, grinning.

“I have no idea what look you’re talking about.”

dad.”

you’re keeping secrets from me, I won’t share what I found out about Gabriel Storm,

have information on Gabriel Storm?” I turned to face her

she

sighed. “Fine. I agreed to see Adrian, but when I got to the restaurant, I

lying scum!” Jess cursed, her smile instantly disappearing into a scowl. “Why

better now. I was a fool to think he had changed. Gabriel gave

Gabriel Storm gave you an

Adrian is my ex,” I

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taking revenge on Adrian, but Gabriel is still his father.

finds out.”

guilt beginning to hit me over the whole plan.

on between you and Gabriel?” she

Adrian with Nicole, Gabriel came to pick me up from the corner of their restaurant, and we went over to the apartment… one thing led to another, and we kissed. To be honest, we did more than kissing. In the heat of the moment, I let it slip that I was

way? I thought men loved the idea

me a real relationship and that all his relationships were purely sexual. And if we continued, he warned me I was going to get hurt.”

kind of see his point,

You too? Are you shaming me for

replied gently. “It’s a good thing that you are, and I’m proud of you, but on the other hand, I

you support him?” I questioned, surprised my best friend wasn’t taking my side.

on your side, but the thing is that men like Gabriel don’t have feelings or make commitments. You, on the other hand, want the fairytale–marriage, happily ever after. And I think he was being honest to protect you from getting hurt.”

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I don’t want that anymore?” I argued, texting defensive, like she was judging

plan is just to sleep with Gabinet and take your revenge, fime. But you can’t

finde out the truth of your revenge plan?

mupt

what are you saying? This whole thing was your ideal I

But Claire, you’re all heart and innocence,” she rubbed my shoulders. “I’m just scared

I let out stubbornly, pulling my hands away. “Adrian

she asked quietly, her words poking at my

do commitments. All I want is one night with him, and then it’s over. He’ll be fine.” I shot

remembered Jess had mentioned having details

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