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.

just as much as I

to trace the curve of her skin, but I

it together, Gabriel.

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

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

me.

open the

but she stayed silent, her chest heaving as she glared at me. Then,

was going to learn the hard way that I was in control and her actions had

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She was five minute late, but considering I’d barely given her enough time to change, I let it slide–for

professional. Her damp hair was brushed back, with droplets still clinging to the ends. It was obvious she’d rushed to get here, and part of me was satisfied. Maybe next time she’d follow my

Sergio greeted her warmly,

her.

wasn’t in the mood for pleasantries. “You’re late,” I said sharply, locking eyes

squared her shoulders and met my gaze, refusing to back down. “Mr. Storm, you left me almost no time to

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

“Sit.”

smile, but she said nothing more. I

pulling out the chair and sitting down. Her eyes glanced at mine briefly before turning away.

begin, I announced, signaling Sergio to start the meeting.

turn to present. She dove into her presentation with confidence, her points clear and precise. As much as I wanted to focus on her insubordination earlier, I

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impressed. He leaned back in his chair, nodding thoughtfully. “I can see why you chose her to head this project,”

have your approval?” I asked, though I already knew

Sergio grinned. “Approved,”

the last thing I wanted.

sir,” she said with a small, satisfied smile. “I look forward

waving a

corrected, her

meeting is over,” I closed, watching her