Falling For My Ex's Dad by Oma Green

Chapter 42: At My Beck And Call

Gabriel’s POV

Chapter 42: At My Beck And Call

The moment we were alone, I turned my full attention to Clairessa. She looked incredibly sexy leaning against the edge of the giant boardroom table; everything about her pulled me closer.

I had the worst weekend because of her. While she was out partying, doing who knows what with who knows who, I was drowning in jealousy.

me.

I was tempted to call her but hung up before it rang. I couldn’t let her see how much power she had over

I wasn’t about to go easy on her.

My eyes shamelessly traol over her figure without permission, drinking in every detail of her stance. God help me, I cleared my throat, forcing myself to focus. “Have you signed the contract yet?”

She blinked, clearly caught off guard by the sudden question. “No, I haven’t.”

time?”

My expression darkened, and I slammed my hand on the desk again. “Why not? What’s your excuse this

“The salary,” she replied, her voice gaining strength as she stood her ground. “Well,” she said, her eyes fixed on mine, “It’s way more than I deserve, and we both know it.”

Was she deliberately trying to rile me up by bringing up the same excuse she did as the last time? I huffed. “We went over this yesterday when I clearly explained via email the reason for the increase.”

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Who argued about a salary raise? Only Clairessa would. That’s why she was so different from any woman I’d ever encountered.

My jaw clenched as I leaned forward, lowering my voice. “Do you think you’re in a position to defy me right. now? You think after your little night out, you can come in here and dictate terms?”

She folded her arms, meeting my gaze head–on. “I only went out for one night to clear my head. It has nothing to do with my job.”

“Everything you do affects your job, Clairessa,” I fumed. “You could’ve spent the weekend working on the Gemia Project and delivered better results. Instead, you went clubbing and handed in a mediocre mock–up presentation.”

She didn’t back down. “Mr. Storm, our approach may be lacking right now, but we’ll work on it and deliver the best results. I’m good at my job, and you know it. But you have to give us a chance.”

“So you’re asking me to go easy on you?” I questioned coldly. “Why exactly would I do that?”

“That’s not what I’m saying, Mr. Storm. But if we’re being honest, I think your remark was a bit too harsh,”

she retorted.

repeated, my tone hard. “How the hell do you think I got to where I am today if

stuttered, clearly intimidated by

assumed that because we had one passionate night, I’m supposed to

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I assumed,” she countered quickly. “I’m professional about my job,

Clairessa, it doesn’t matter what happens between us outside these walls, but never question me again,” I said, my tone harsh. I didn’t know if it was because of my frustration with her or my feelings for her, but no one who worked for me had ever dared to challenge me. It was strictly her, and I had to put an

Gemia Project was professional. There was no motive involved. I wanted to push you for more,

said. “It was never my intention

the table. “I’m not buying the sob story that the salary increase is more than you deserve. No employee rejects a 400% salary increase, and we both know

forced myself to focus. She was angry, and for some reason, it made her look even more attractive. She was trying to challenge me, to test me–but I wasn’t going to let her win. “We’re already being honest,” I said,

to sign away my freedom. If there’s one thing I know about powerful men like you, Mr. Storm, it’s that you don’t give anything for free.”

more than even some managers earn in this company. I think it’s really about you wanting to control me–like you tried to do with Daniel at the seminar

understand is that you work

work, and that’s all there is to us. You may have control over me within. these walls, but outside, I do as I please. I’m not one of

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every whim. I’m

was pushing me, testing

my arrangements…” I echoed coldly. She was pushing me, testing

any woman to sleep with me. If I wanted to, I would’ve had you that night in my apartment when you were moaning in my arms, begging me to take

look. But no matter how hard she tried to hide it, I could see the desire burning in

Still, her

of complete passion on your face when…” My voice trailed off intentionally, low and dark. I was savoring the moment, taunting

her became, desire coursing through

frame. My eyes locked on hers, and in that moment, I didn’t care about the consequences. I’d thought about holding her all week, and now, in my boardroom of all places where anyone could walk in, I was ready to cross the

out lips were mere

about to claim her lips, the buzz of her phone jerked me out of the

phone screen briefly, before flipping

before I could stop

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sly, taunting smirk. “No,” she replied, her smile. daring me. “It’s someone new.

you during work hours?” I snapped, unable to hide my

I should answer and find out.”

forgotten, it’s past 7

laugh, ignoring her taunt. “This is what you do now? Hand out

again, I wanted to add

unfazed by

I want to know about

response threw me off, and I scowled. Why was she bringing that up now? “Your car is at