Falling For My Ex's Dad by Oma Green

Chapter 46

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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wanted her, how much I craved her. But I couldn’t bring myself to take that

full of promise, at the peak of her career. I was older, broken, and carrying scars she didn’t know

knew I was lying to myself. The truth was, I was afraid–afraid of how much I wanted her, of how she turned my world upside

“Mr. Storm?”

out of my thoughts. She was looking

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

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

my throat. “No, it’s excellent. Both of you did great work.” I glanced briefly at Nicole before turning

spread across Clairessa’s face as she exchanged an excited look with Nicole. The tension lifted from her shoulders, and

there was more to discuss.

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

confusion quickly replacing her earlier excitement. “Wait, just Clairessa?” she asked, her

both did a great job, but Clairessa has been leading on the design front. She’s the best fit for this presentation.”

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

us, clearly unhappy but too professional to argue. “I understand,”

She threw

for the door.

moment the door closed, the atmosphere shifted. It felt more

processing everything.

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

her mind already working through the challenge ahead. There was something about the

in us,” she

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