Clairessa’s POV

Chapter 44: In–Between Father And Son

My hands shook as I held the champagne glass, trying to steady my nerves. I watched Adrian walk closer, but relief flooded me when a woman stopped him to talk. They looked close, their easy smiles hinting at familiarity.

I glanced at Gabriel, who was busy discussing the CEO of Tech Squad. He hadn’t noticed Adrian at all.

Setting the glass down carefully, I tried to think of a way out. Adrian couldn’t see me here with his father-

not now, not ever.

If Gabriel found out I was Adrian’s ex, my carrier and everything I had planned would fall apart. My entire strategy for revenge would be ruined.

With both men distracted, this was my chance to escape. Without thinking, I stood up, only for Gabriel’s scrutinizing gaze to lock onto me instantly.

His brow creased. “Is everything okay?”

“I need to go to the restroom,” I muttered, clutching my purse tightly like a lifeline.

He studied me for a moment, his expression softening. “Alright, I’ll be waiting for you.”

I nodded, forcing a tight smile, and hurried away. The thought of Adrian finding me at the table with Gabriel made my chest wound into a knot. Even though Adrian knew I worked with him, this situation was different–too risky, because Adrian could introduce me as his girlfriend in front of Gabriel as a supposed grand

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The irony hit me hard. Once, I had dreamed of meeting Adrian’s father. But now? That dream had long since died, crushed by Adrian’s betrayal and fate’s cruel turn.

I approached an usher, who pointed me

the hall, desperate for some privacy. As I pushed the door open, voices

get close to, but wow, I hear he’s a stallion in bed,” one

have you seen him? He looks like a Greek god.

hissed. “We’re

talked about riding Gabriel retorted. “Rebecca was all over

gossip. Pushing open the stall

blonde, clearly the leader, smirked. “Oh, look who

gleaming with envy. One leaned forward, her tone mockingly sarcastic. “So, tell us… Is Gabriel as

so vulgar. Can’t you see how innocent she looks?

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know what she’s gotten

I shot

fell, their confidence shattered.

I turned and walked out, letting the door

as soon as I stepped into the hallway, I bumped into the one person I was trying

with surprise and hope. “Clairessa? It’s so good

and replied coolly, “I’m not sure I feel the

on. “Claire, please. We

still talking with a lady now. What if he saw us? I couldn’t

handsome as I remember, his tuxedo perfect, his hair neatly combed. For a moment, memories of our

my hand, but I pulled back.

“I’m here for work,

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understand. Tonight’s about my dad anyway.

worth it.”

faint smile. “What are you even

I showed up late and missed most of his speech. But now, seeing you… it feels like fate

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