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..."

furrowing as though he'd just made a revelation. He turned to me with a mischievous

reason for the glow. I knew something's been different about you. I mean, you've still been grumpy, but there's this... relaxed feel to it. And you haven't been nagging me

I reached out and ruffled his hair, and he tried to wiggle out of my hold, laughing like a kid again and pushing at my hands. But

and

quick. A cold shower jolted my senses awake, washing off

for me to catch up.

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 into my chair. I took a moment to compose myself, glancing at the neatly stacked files waiting for

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

way her eyes would light up with excitement. I allowed myself a

Dario, instructing him to bring Clairessa to me for a surprise dinner. Just as I was about to hit

Tems' voice came through, calm and

Storm, Nicole is here

didn't bother looking up from my phone.

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The Woman

"She insists it's urgent."

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her to leave, Tems. I don't have

won't go. She said it's a matter of

fingers tightened around my phone as I considered the situation. Nicole had never pushed boundaries like this before. If she was this insistent, she either had something important to say-or she was about to waste my time. I couldn't decide which

muttered reluctantly, setting my phone aside. "Let

a hint of relief

do. And it's good to have you back,

tension from my shoulders. "Good to be back-and

too, Tems," I replied, forcing some of the bite

I braced myself for whatever mess Nicole

so much as a knock and strutted in like

today-the way she carried herself-like she'd come armed with intel that could change everything. If she thought this was going to work

her tone dripping with fake sweetness. "You look

back in my chair, eyeing her with suspicion. “Nicole.

how did you know I was

was sealed by none

what I'd already suspected-there was a mole in the Vanderwolt team. I had already addressed that with their CEO after they tried feeding him lies

that wasn't the

back." I clasped my hands on the desk. "But Nicole, as you know, I'm a

"Mr. Storm, I have important information-something that I

scoffed. "I

do whatever it took to get to the

the chase, Nicole. You