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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Regretting

I couldn’t bring myself to take that step. It wasn’t

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

deep down, I knew I was lying to myself. The truth was, I was afraid–afraid of how much I

“Mr. Storm?”

my thoughts. She was looking

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

any questions or feedback?” she asked, her voice polite but slightly nervous. Nicole stood tense beside her,

of you did great work.” I

Clairessa’s face as she exchanged an excited look with Nicole. The tension lifted from her shoulders, and Nicole seemed equally thrilled, though a

there was more to discuss.

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46: Regretting

of Gemia Resorts and Casinos, next week in Las Vegas,”

expression fell slightly, confusion quickly replacing her earlier excitement. “Wait,

evenly. “You both did a great job, but Clairessa has been

the driving force behind the project. But there was also more to my decision, something

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

You may leave,” I said, dismissing her. She threw a quick, fake smile at Clairessa before

for the door.

shifted. It felt more personal now. Clairessa stood there,

processing everything.

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

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

for believing in us,” she said softly,

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