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.

flinched before pulling away-another reaction I

lips twitched, the way she refused to meet my eyes,

Good.

something-anything other than the cold silence she'd

my lips, trying to ease the tension, but even I could feel how

her chest like a shield. "How I'm feeling is

I asked, tilting my head, watching her

brows furrowed, and she stared at me with

So, she wasn't sick.

was just

So, you're mad

her eyes, her

knew I

pressed further. "Is that why you haven't been taking

have some nerve showing up here, demanding answers like you own

I'm still your boss. That hasn't changed. So whether we have a conflict or not, you

sent a sick leave email to Sandy, and she approved it. What else

"You."

word slipped out before I could

sucked in

me,” I added. “Tell me what

laugh, shaking her head. "That's a bit hypocritical, don't you think?" she bit out. "Especially since that's exactly

Fair.

now. “I deserve that.

1. me.

think it's better you leave because I'm not interested in anything you have to say,” she shot at My voice

you." She lifted her chin defiantly.

clearly do," I countered, pushing forward. "It's obvious

scoffed. “I don't need an explanation, Gabriel. You made it

are far from done, and you

her in waves. “Yes, we are.

“Get out.”

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