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.”

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

joking, right?” I scoffed. “If you have information on Gabriel Storm?” I turned to face her

you,” she smirked.

I agreed to see Adrian, but when I

smile instantly disappearing into a scowl. “Why the hell did you

now. I was a fool to think he had changed. Gabriel gave me an earful about it,”

an earful about his cheating

know Adrian is my ex,” I replied quickly.

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but Gabriel is still his father. Things could get messy when

finds out.”

I responded, guilt beginning to hit me over the

really going on between you

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 a virgin, and he flipped. You should’ve seen

did he react that way? I thought men loved the idea of

that all his

nodding slowly. “I… kind of

You too? Are you shaming me for

proud of you, but on the other hand, I believe Gabriel was justified in

you support him?” I questioned, surprised my best

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

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

out the truth of your revenge plan? He

mupt

saying? This whole thing was your ideal I snapped, frustrated

and innocence,” she rubbed my shoulders. “I’m just scared

let out stubbornly, pulling my hands away. “Adrian deserves whatever’s

asked quietly, her words poking

All I want is one night with him, and then it’s over. He’ll be fine.” I shot back before walking into the bathroom.

mentioned having details about Gabriel. I poked

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