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..."

made a

there's this... relaxed feel

playing with me..." I reached out and ruffled his hair, and he tried to wiggle out of my hold, laughing like a kid again

and banter-that made being a father worth

cold shower jolted my senses awake, washing off the exhaustion from the flight. I changed into a fresh set of clothes, set my alarm for

it was already afternoon. The day wasn't waiting for me to catch up. I had meetings lined

work was calling. I moved to my desk, slipping off my jacket and hanging it on the coat rack before settling into my chair. I took a moment to compose myself, glancing at the

demands of the day, one thought remained at the forefront of my mind-Clairessa. I still hadn't told her I was back. That was the whole point-l wanted to see the look on her face when she realized I had returned early,

the way her eyes would light up with excitement. I

my phone, I typed a message to Dario, instructing him to bring Clairessa to me for a surprise dinner. Just as I was about

the button, and Tems' voice came through, calm and

"Mr. Storm, Nicole is here

bother looking up from my phone. "Tell her

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"She insists it's urgent."

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sudden interruption. "Tell her to leave, Tems. I don't have time

won't go. She said it's a

tightened around my phone as I considered the situation. Nicole had never pushed boundaries like this before. If she was this

reluctantly, setting my phone aside. "Let her

a hint of relief in

do. And it's good to have you

the tension from my

talk to you too, Tems," I replied, forcing some of the bite

for whatever mess Nicole

in like she owned the place. A cocky grin stretched across her lips, and her posture reeked of

change everything. If she thought this was going to work in her favor, she'd better make it

She smiled, her tone

her with suspicion. “Nicole. Why are

you know I

deal with Vanderwolt was sealed

That only confirmed what I'd already suspected-there was a mole in

the issue at

you know,

deepened. "Mr. Storm, I have important information-something that I know will leave you shaken to

scoffed. "I

took to get to the top. Even so, I was certain

the chase, Nicole. You have