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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craved her. But I couldn’t bring myself to take that step. It wasn’t just

give her what she deserved. She was young and full of promise, at the peak of her career. I was older, broken, and carrying scars she didn’t know about. If we started something, it would only end

doing the right thing, saving us both. But deep down, I 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 at me, waiting for

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

or feedback?” she asked, her voice polite but slightly nervous. Nicole stood tense beside her, clearly waiting for

work.” I glanced briefly at Nicole before turning back to Clairessa. “You’ve exceeded my

with Nicole. The tension lifted from her shoulders, and Nicole seemed equally thrilled, though a little

more to discuss.

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

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

both did a great job, but Clairessa has been leading on the design front. She’s

the driving force behind the project. But there was also more

between us, clearly unhappy but too professional to

dismissing her. She threw a quick, fake smile at Clairessa

for the door.

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

processing everything.

for the entire presentation in Las Vegas,” I said. “You’ll

already working through the challenge ahead. There was something about the way she thrived under pressure that fascinated me.

believing in us,” she

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