Falling For My Ex's Dad by Oma Green

Chapter 145: Finding Out The Woman I Trusted Betrayed Me

Gabriel's POV

Adrian blinked. "Wait. Seeing someone? Like... a woman? In an actual relationship?"

"Of course a woman, Adrian," I replied, letting out an exasperated sigh.

He let out a short laugh, shaking his head. "You? Dating? I don't believe it."

I arched a brow. "And why is that?"

da

"Because you're you. When have you ever had time for a relationship?" He waved a hand. "Wait, let me guess. It's some business arrangement, right? A calculated move. You don't actually-"

I leveled him with a stern look, cutting him off. "This isn't a business deal, Adrian. It's real."

His mouth dropped open. "Whoa..."

"Yes."

For once, he was speechless.

Then, after a beat, Adrian let out a sound somewhere between a laugh and a gasp, his eyes widening with disbelief. "Dad... Fuck... I'm happy for you. I mean, this is great news," he continued, shaking his head like he couldn't quite believe

it.

Chapter 145: Finding Out The Woman I Trusted Betrayed Me

her."

"I've waited years to hear you say something like this. When are you bringing her home? I want to meet

This was the only time I didn't mind him cursing while talking to me.

I studied him for a moment, and the excitement lighting up his face both pleased and relieved me. I was glad he wanted to meet her. This was a good sign-things were finally falling into place.

"Soon," I said, letting a rare smile tug at my lips.

"I can't wait!" Adrian exclaimed, his eyebrows shooting up. "And who knows? If I charm her, maybe she'll vouch for me and convince you to give me the money I need."

"Not even in your dreams," I shot back.

He laughed, throwing his head back, clearly entertained by the challenge. "We'll see about that..."

though he'd just made

grumpy, but there's this... relaxed feel to it. And you haven't been nagging me to spend weekends with you... Seems like you've been busy, Pops... up to the nasty,

laughing like a kid

around and banter-that made

jolted my senses awake, washing off the exhaustion from the flight. I changed

for me to catch up. I had meetings lined up, reports to review, and a surprise to

and an hour of much-needed sleep, I headed to the office. As soon as I stepped inside, the familiar scent of leather and cedar greeted me, grounding me in the reality that work was calling. I moved to my desk, slipping off my jacket and hanging it on the coat rack before settling

I was back.

the way her lips would part in shock, the way her eyes would light up

Clairessa to me for a surprise dinner. Just as I was about

and Tems' voice came through, calm

"Mr. Storm, Nicole is here to

bother looking up from my

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"She insists it's urgent."

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at the sudden interruption. "Tell her to leave, Tems.

She said it's a matter of important information-something you need to

she was this insistent, she either

setting my phone aside. "Let

of relief in Tems'

And it's good to have

from my shoulders.

Tems," I replied, forcing

the intercom clicked off, I braced myself for whatever mess Nicole was about to bring into

Nicole pushed open my office door without so much as a knock and strutted in like she owned the place. A cocky grin stretched across

she thought this was going to work in her favor, she'd better make it worth my time,

her tone dripping with fake sweetness.

leaned back in my chair, eyeing her

you know

head slightly, feigning innocence. "Oh, I read about it online. How the deal with Vanderwolt was sealed by none

loose lips. That only confirmed what I'd already suspected-there was a mole in the Vanderwolt

that wasn't the issue at

"But Nicole, as you know, I'm a busy man. Get to the point. What was so

that

scoffed. "I

and cunning-the type of woman who would do whatever it took to get to the top. Even

the chase, Nicole.