Falling For My Ex's Dad by Oma Green

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

ran down the hall, desperate for some privacy. As I pushed the

a stallion in bed,” one lady with blond hair said, her voice filled with mischief,

seen him? He looks like

hissed. “We’re not

about riding Gabriel retorted. “Rebecca was all

Pushing open the stall

“Oh, look who it is–Gabriel’s

“So, tell us… Is Gabriel as good as they say? Does he give

third woman rolled her eyes. “Don’t be so vulgar. Can’t you see how innocent she

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what she’s

I shot back. “Gossiping about a man who doesn’t even know you exist? Get

faces fell, their confidence shattered.

I turned and walked out, letting the door slam behind me.

hallway, I bumped into the one person I was trying to

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

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

hurt but pressed on. “Claire,

toward the room where Gabriel was still talking with a lady now. What if he saw us? I

before focusing back on me, hurt in his eyes. He still smelt great and looked as handsome as I remember, his tuxedo perfect, his hair neatly combed. For a moment, memories of our happy times flashed in my mind, but I pushed them away.

reached for my hand, but I pulled back.

I retorted. “I’m here for work,

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understand. Tonight’s about my dad anyway. But seeing

worth it.”

smile. “What are you even doing here? You always hated these

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