Falling For My Ex's Dad by Oma Green

Chapter 69: Who Is Angelique

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As I stepped into the lobby, my eyes immediately found Daniel. He stood near the entrance, looking handsome in a tailored black suit that practically screamed expensive. His dark hair was slicked back neatly.

When our eyes met, his face brightened. His lips curved into a warm, genuine smile that made me second guess myself for a second. I wasn’t expecting him to light up like that.

I walked toward him slowly, feeling his gaze fix on me, watching every step I took. It made me slightly self–conscious, even though I had spent time carefully choosing my outfit. I had picked an ocean–blue dress that hugged my figure in all the right ways.

My hair was styled in a loose, curly bun with soft strands framing my face. I felt beautiful, but the intensity of his stare made me question myself.

When I finally stood before him, Daniel’s eyes scanned me from head to toe with a look of genuine appreciation before locking onto mine.

me.

“You look stunning, Clairessa,” he breathed, his tone filled with admiration as his hand stretched toward

I gave a polite smile, slipping my hand into his, though my heart didn’t skip the way it was supposed to at his words. “You don’t look so bad yourself,” I teased lightly, glancing at his suit. “Very dapper.”

His grin widened, flashing a perfect set of white teeth. “For you, I had to make an effort,” he replied, his voice playful yet sincere.

I laughed softly, not wanting to ruin the moment even though my heart felt heavy. As we began walking toward the restaurant, I tried to push my conflicted thoughts aside.

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The restaurant was classy and intimate, with soft piano music playing in the background and just a few other diners scattered around. The lighting was golden, making everything feel inviting yet fancy.

A tall, red–haired hostess greeted us with a charming smile and led us to a private table by the window. The view was breathtaking, but I struggled to appreciate it. My thoughts were too tangled, too conflicted.

Daniel pulled out a chair for me, his hand brushing lightly against my back as I sat down. I offered a quiet “thank you,” trying not to seem as tense as I felt.

As he took the seat beside me, his eyes stayed on mine, warm and full of excitement. “I’m glad you came.” His expression was open and genuine.

avoid any more complications. But I forced a smile anyway, not wanting to seem ungrateful. “I’m happy I did.” The words felt heavier than I intended, and I

tonight, I’d have planned a bigger evening. You’re making the

brushing off his words even as my cheeks warmed slightly. “You’re

not,” his tone was serious now. As his

myself relax and enjoy the night, but my emotions were a mess. I came

furrowed slightly, as if sensing my inner conflict. He reached across the table, his hand brushing lightly against

slowly, taking a sip of water to steady myself. His gesture was thoughtful, but I still felt out of place–like

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gaze never leaving mine. “Clairessa,” he began, his tone shifting, “I know you took a chance coming here tonight, especially with everything that’s happened with Gabriel these past days,

my hand against his. “I simply work for Mr. Storm. He doesn’t own me or dictate what I choose to do with my free time.”

again. “I’m glad to hear you say that. I

I said softly, “everything looks perfect as it is. Thank you for taking the time

much to express,” his voice held a passion that frightened me. “But I’ll take

his, remembering the real reason I came–to set things straight. I wasn’t here to start something new, and I didn’t want to hurt him.

as I attempted to find the right words. “Daniel…

could finish, the waiter appeared at the table, his presence breaking the tension. I leaned back into my seat, grateful for

exchanged a few words, their conversation quick and seamless.

for us unless there’s something special

toward the menu.

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a small smile. “Unmm… It’s fine. I’m sure

into a satisfied smile. “Thank you for trusting my judgment.” He turned back to the waiter to finalize the

walked off, Daniel’s eyes sparkled with that same excitement he had all night.