Chapter 46. Regretting My Actions

Gabriel’s POV

Chapter 46: Regretting My Actions

I sat at the head of the long table, trying to focus on the presentation. Clairessa and Nicole were presenting their final pitch for the Gemia Project, and it was clear how much time and effort they had put into

it.

Clairessa spoke with confidence, though her hands trembled slightly when she turned a page or pointed to the screen.

The project was flawless–every detail and idea well thought out. They had taken my feedback seriously and delivered beyond my expectations. I was glad I had trusted them to handle it together.

But as I listened, my focus started to drift.

My attention shifted from the presentation to her.

My gaze lingered on Clairessa’s face. The way her soft brown hair framed her face, her lips… God, her lips. She wasn’t just stunning–she was intelligent, driven, and incredibly talented.

Memories of that night in the garden flooded my mind. I could still feel the soft breeze, see the way the lights touched her skin. I could still feel how close we were, how her breath mingled with.

I’d replayed it all weekend, regretting every second I held back. I should have kissed her. I wanted to kiss her. I needed to kiss her.

But I hadn’t. Instead, I drove her home, and watched her walk away, disappointment clear on her face as she tried to understand why I stopped.

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she knew just how much I wanted her, how much I craved her. But I couldn’t bring myself to take that step. It wasn’t just about breaking

at the peak of her career. I was older, broken, and carrying scars she didn’t know about. If we started something,

to myself. The truth was, I was afraid–afraid of how much I wanted her, of how she

“Mr. Storm?”

me out of my thoughts. She was

I asked, my throat tight. I hoped she hadn’t noticed how my gaze had

asked, her voice polite but slightly nervous. Nicole stood tense beside her, clearly waiting for my

work.” I glanced briefly at Nicole before

her shoulders, and Nicole seemed equally thrilled, though a

there was more to

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46: Regretting

founder of Gemia Resorts and Casinos, next week in Las Vegas,” I said, my tone firm. “Clairessa, you’ll be accompanying me

earlier excitement. “Wait, just Clairessa?” she asked, her frustration barely hidden.

been leading on the design front. She’s the best fit for

But there was also more to my decision, something I didn’t need to explain to

but too professional to argue.

She threw a quick, fake smile at Clairessa before

for the door.

closed, the atmosphere shifted. It felt more personal now. Clairessa stood there,

processing everything.

the entire presentation in Las Vegas,” I said. “You’ll be pitching directly to

the challenge ahead. There was something about the way she thrived under pressure that fascinated

Mr. Storm, for believing in us,”

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