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

the restroom, and I almost ran down the hall, desperate for some privacy. As

get close to, but wow, I hear he’s a stallion in bed,” one lady with blond hair said, her voice

like a Greek god. I’d ride him

lady hissed. “We’re not alone.”

second lady who talked about riding Gabriel retorted. “Rebecca was all over

shook my head, disgusted by their shameless gossip. Pushing open the stall door, I stepped out, and their chatter

the leader, smirked. “Oh, look who it is–Gabriel’s latest fling.”

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

her eyes. “Don’t be so vulgar. Can’t you see how innocent

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them see it. “You’re pathetic,” I shot back. “Gossiping about

faces fell, their

walked out, letting the

bumped into the one person

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

not sure

but pressed on. “Claire, please. We need to

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

his tuxedo perfect, his

reached for my hand, but I pulled back.

can’t talk here,” I retorted. “I’m here for work, Adrian. That’s all.”

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“I understand. Tonight’s about my dad anyway. But seeing you… it makes it all.

worth it.”

uncomfortably, and I forced a faint smile. “What are you even doing here? You always hated these events.”

night for him. I showed up late and missed most of his speech.