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.”

secrets from me, I won’t share what I found

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

she smirked.

I agreed to see Adrian, but when I got to the restaurant, I

the fuck–that lying scum!” Jess cursed, her smile instantly disappearing into a scowl. “Why the hell did you agree

I know better now. I was a fool to think he had changed. Gabriel gave me an earful

Gabriel Storm gave you an earful about

know he doesn’t know Adrian is my ex,” I replied quickly.

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for taking revenge on Adrian, but Gabriel is still

finds out.”

guilt beginning to

going on between you and Gabriel?” she asked, her curiosity growing.

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,

did he react that way? I thought men

relationship and that all his relationships were purely sexual. And if we continued,

paused, nodding slowly. “I… kind of see

Are you shaming me for being a

gently. “It’s a good thing that you are, and I’m proud of you, but on the other hand, I believe Gabriel was justified in

questioned, surprised my best friend wasn’t

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

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don’t want that anymore?” I argued, texting defensive,

hurt. If your plan is just to sleep with Gabinet and take your revenge, fime. But you can’t develop feelings for him. Arnd have you thought about

out the truth of your revenge plan? He

mupt

you saying? This whole thing was your

all heart and innocence,” she rubbed my shoulders. “I’m just scared this revenge plan

it won’t,” I let out stubbornly, pulling my hands away. “Adrian

she asked quietly, her

clear–he’s do commitments. All I want is one night with him, and then it’s over. He’ll be fine.” I shot back before walking into

was about to shut the door when I remembered Jess had mentioned having details

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