Falling For My Ex's Dad by Oma Green

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Chapter 56: Making Her Learn The Hard Way

Gabriel’s POV

Chapter 56: Making Her Learn The Hard Way

Clairessa walked ahead of me, her towel wrapped tightly around her body. I followed, my jaw clenched, still fuming with anger from seeing Daniel too close to her, his hands helping her out of that dress. And then he had the audacity to tell me I had no right to control her. God! I should have punched that arrogant piss of shit and put him in his place.

When we stopped in front of the elevator, she spun around to face me, fire burning in her eyes.

“Mr. Storm,” she vents. “This stops immediately. You don’t get to order me around.”

Her defiance only fueled my anger, but I kept it together. “Clairessa, you are not in a position to talk back,” I shot back. My hands clenched at my sides as I fought to stay calm. She had no idea I was barely holding it together to avoid causing a scene.

“You have twenty minutes to get dressed and show up in Sergio’s office. My tone was firm, leaving no room for argument. The butler will show you the way.”

I turned to leave, desperate for some distance before I said or did something I’d regret. But her voice stopped me mid–step, bold and unyielding.

“And if I say no?” she asked, crossing her arms over her waist, her chin tilted in defiance.

I spun back to her, closing the distance between us in seconds. My towering frame pushed against her petite body, forcing her to back into the elevator until she was pressed against the mirrored wall.

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I tilted my head, forcing her to look up at me. Her chest rose and fell rapidly, and I couldn’t help but notice. My eyes drifted down, taking in her damp body wrapped in the towel. The soft curves of her breasts pressed against the fabric, moving with each quick breath. Her breathing wasn’t the only thing that had changed–mine had too.

I looked into her eyes again, and what I saw there made my breath hitch. Anger burned strongly, but behind it, there was something else–desire. The space between us felt electric, our bodies so close I could feel the heat radiating off her matching my own.

this just as much

tempted to trace the curve of her skin,

together, Gabriel.

whispered, “If I don’t see you in the meeting in fifteen minutes,

in shock. “Mr. Storm… you can’t do that,” she argued, her voice unsteady.

me.

button to open the doors. “Watch me,” I retorted, daring

looked like she wanted to argue, but she stayed silent, her chest heaving as she glared at me. Then, without another word, she

to learn the hard way that I was in

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table, relaxed as usual, when Clairessa walked into the room. She was five minute late, but considering I’d barely given her enough time to

wore a simple black dress, the kind that hugged her figure just enough to tease but remained professional. Her damp hair was brushed back, with droplets still

it’s good to have you here,” Sergio greeted her warmly, his

her.

the mood for

to back down. “Mr. Storm, you left me almost no

up a hand, cutting her off. “I’ll let it slide

“Sit.”

pressed into a forced smile, but she said nothing more. I gestured to

and sitting down. Her eyes glanced at mine briefly before

Sergio to start the meeting.

her points clear and precise. As much as I wanted to focus on her insubordination earlier, I couldn’t help but

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his chair, nodding thoughtfully. “I

your approval?” I asked,

Sergio grinned. “Approved,”

would only inflate her ego, and that was the last

said with a small, satisfied smile. “I look forward to

chuckled, waving a hand. “You can call me

Sergio,” she corrected,

that’s settled, the meeting is over,” I closed, watching her closely.