Chapter 104: Talk To Me

Gabriel's POV

Chapter 104: Talk To Me

Clairessa stood in front of me, gripping the door like she was debating whether to slam it in my face.

Her eyes widened, her lips parted slightly, and for a moment, I saw it-the shock, the hesitation, the way she swallowed hard like she needed a second to process that I was actually here.

"Mr. Storm...” Her voice was steady, but her expression was anything but. "What are you doing here?”

Mr. Storm.

Formal. Cold. Like I was just her boss. Like I hadn't had her beneath me, moaning my name, begging me

to take her.

I deserved that.

Ignoring her question, I took a step forward, pressing just enough weight against the door so she had no choice but to move back.

She did, reluctantly, but only an inch-like a challenge.

She was dressed in an oversized T-shirt that fell to mid-thigh, her toned legs bare. Her hair was thrown up in a messy bun, loose strands framing her face.

She looked effortlessly beautiful

And I wanted her

Even now, when she was furious with me

“How are you feeling?” I asked, keeping my voice calm.

Her lips parted, but she didn't speak as I reached out, trailing my fingers lightly against her cheek.

away-another reaction I had

her lips twitched, the way she refused to

Good.

something-anything other than the cold silence she'd been giving

even I could feel how strained it was. “I just needed to see how you're doing." My voice came out

back again, arms crossing over her chest like a

you're not unwell?" I asked, tilting my head, watching

she stared at me

So, she wasn't sick.

just

you're mad at

her eyes, her

I deserved her

why you haven't been taking my

eyes flashed. "You have some nerve showing up here, demanding answers like you own

your boss. That hasn't changed. So whether we have a conflict or

intensified. "Well, Mr. Storm, I sent a sick leave email to Sandy, and she

"You."

slipped out before I could

in a

talk to me,” I added. “Tell me

shaking her head. "That's a bit hypocritical, don't

Fair.

voice softer now. “I deserve that.

1. me.

better you leave because I'm not interested in anything you have to say,” she shot at My voice lowered. “Clairessa... please. Let's just sit and

to say to you." She lifted her chin defiantly.

clearly do," I countered, pushing forward. "It's obvious you're upset, and I'm here to explain

it clear we were done. And I'm just playing

jaw clenched. “We are far from done, and

her anger radiating off her in waves. “Yes, we are. Now get out," she

“Get out.”

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