Gabriel’s POV

Chapter 55: Getting Her Away From The Enemy

Sergio sat in his chair, calm as ever. Meanwhile, my mind was anywhere but here. We were in his office for a quick meeting, but I couldn’t focus. I was exhausted–last night had drained me. The argument with Clairessa had pushed me to the edge. I’d acted out of line, but I didn’t care. All I wanted was to keep her away from Daniel.

I had stayed out late on purpose, waiting until she was asleep before returning to the suite. I didn’t trust myself around her. My anger had nearly led me to kiss her last night. God, how badly I wanted to. Not just a kiss -I wanted her to know she was mine. But I held back, knowing if I crossed that line, there would be no turning back.

you.”

Sergio’s voice broke through the haze. “Gabe, once again… I apologize for inviting Daniel without telling

My chest constricted as I slammed my palm against the desk. “Serg… you fucking know better,” I fumed, unable to hold back my anger. “After everything he’s done, you still invited him. Do you even realize what it feels like to see him here, acting as though nothing transpired between us years ago?

He leaned forward, his expression regretful. “Gabe, I apologize. You know it was never my make you reopen old wounds, but it’s been fifteen years. You can’t carry this pain forever.”

intention to

My jaw tightened, a familiar ache spreading through my chest. “You think I haven’t tried?” I asked, struggling to keep my emotions in check. “That night refuses to leave my memory. It’s like a scar that won’t heal, no matter how much time passes.”

I rose from my seat and walked toward the large glass windows, desperate for an escape. My eyes scanned the resort grounds, looking for anything to calm me.

And then, I saw her.

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Chapter 55: Getting Her Away From The Enemy

Clairessa.

standing by

she wasn’t alone.

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her, his hands reaching to help her with her dress. She wore something sheer–no, it wasn’t just sheer,

he leaned in close, and she didn’t pull away. I saw him reach behind her to untie the thin cover she wore over her

the water. It looked like a race. My chest tightened as ! forced myself to watch them. She won. I saw her laughing, her

suffocating. My fists clenched at my sides as I fought the urge to shatter the glass

been listening to anything I’ve said?”

patience at its

on my shoulder, trying to ground me. “What has you so

my attention still fixed on Daniel and Clairessa. All I could

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gut. I couldn’t bear it anymore, my emotions overtaking me I turned briefly to face

I said curtly, brushing past him as I

after me.

down the elevator as though my life depended on it, my vision blurred with rage as i stormed of the office

floating in the water, his lazy smirk infuriating me. Clairessa leaned against the edge of the pool, her body half–submerged, droplets of water tracing down her hair and onto

I couldn’t focus on that because the sight of her laughing with him only

hell out of that pool. Now,” I

face me, her eyes widening as they met mine. “Mr. Storm, what are

for her to take it. My gaze didn’t leave hers as she swam to the edge and made

yellow fabric clung to her soft, full breasts left nothing to the imagination as the water amplified every curve. I swallowed hard, my gaze moving lower to her slender waist, her hips, and her smooth legs. Images of her wrapped around me flashed. through my mind, sending an instant

her lips parting slightly as if to argue, but then she placed her hand in mine. Her skin was soft and damp, sending an electric charge up my arm. I

Water dripped down her smooth skin, her curly hair clinging to her flushed face. She was intoxicating, and I cursed myself for wanting her

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