Falling For My Ex's Dad by Oma Green

Clairessa's POV

Chapter 116: A Billionaire's Gift

Back home, I struggled to concentrate on the work in front of me on my laptop screen as Jess's nagging voice from behind kept breaking my focus. I clenched my jaw, fingers tightening around my pen as I stared at the screen, refusing to pay her any attention.

"Claire, you know I'm not going to let you work in peace until you spill... You didn't come home last night. That only means one thing."

I looked back, giving her my best mock-angry glare. "I already told you. I went out." My voice was steadier than I expected, but Jess wasn't buying it.

She hopped onto my desk, using her hip to shove my files aside as she made herself comfortable. Arms crossed, lips curling in disbelief. "Oh, please. We've been friends for a decade, and you've never kept a secret

from me."

Rubbing my temples, I leaned back. "There is no secret to tell."

Jess huffed dramatically. "Liar."

"Fine," I exhaled. "I went over to Gabriel's apartment. He invited me to a dinner celebration for the deal we closed. He cooked. We ate. That's all."

Jess arched a brow, skepticism written all over her face. "That was it?"

"Yes."

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A slow, knowing smile tugged at her lips. "I know what this is. You had a great night of wild sex, and now you can't even look me in the eye."

right.

Heat crept up my neck. "You're being ridiculous," I muttered, hoping to deter Jess-even though she was

"Am I?" She leaned forward, her gaze sharp. "I'm telling you, men like Gabriel Storm are dangerous. They get under your skin, make you crave them until you don't know how to breathe without them. They're intoxicating. One minute, you think you're in control, and the next, he owns you. Completely. And I only want to protect you."

Before I could respond, the doorbell rang. Relief flooded me as she slid off the desk. "I'll get it."

She paused halfway, turning back with a pointed look. "You've been saved by the bell. But this conversation isn't over."

she disappeared down the hall. I let

pestering me. And honestly, I wasn't in the mood for one of her lectures. Maybe she was right-maybe my relationship with Gabriel was dangerous. But

to stop now.

filled with excitement. "It seems you have

hadn't ordered anything. I muttered

I got up and walked to the door, only for my heart to stop

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shining under the sunlight. A bouquet of

Jess pointed at the uniformed delivery guy, then swung her hand toward the car. "This man just said this Aston Martin DB12 Volante is yours." "What?" I blurted out, completely shocked. "There's no

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my God!" Jess screamed, practically hyperventilating. "I think I'm going to

approached. "Miss

too

He

then back at the man holding out the paperwork, my brain struggling to process what

in shock, I reached for the

handed me the

there, stuck in some limbo between disbelief and awe, Jess was already circling the car,

took the roses from the hood, inhaled

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Claire! He bought you a car!" She gasped dramatically. "Wait... did you know

a glare. "No! I didn't! He only hinted at a surprise when I asked

so lucky. Why are you standing there like you've seen a ghost? Take the

head, I stared at the extravagant gift, feeling overwhelmed. This was too much. Too grand. A lump formed in my throat. "I can't accept this." Jess groaned. "What do

indebted. What if this

"You're overthinking it."

you the one telling me to end things with him two minutes ago? Because

shrugged. “Okay, I guess I said that, but come on, Claire-let's be real. You're not going to stop seeing him. So why not enjoy a brand-new car instead of wasting time arguing over that

crossed my arms. "That 'old junk' was bought with my hard-earned money.

recall correctly, it's saved your ass

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