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..."

he'd just made a revelation. He turned

you. I mean, you've still been grumpy, but there's this... relaxed feel to it.

of my hold, laughing like a kid again and pushing at my hands. But I held on a little longer, reminding him that I was still

this-fooling around and banter-that made being a father

rest, but I had to be quick. A cold shower jolted my senses awake, washing off the exhaustion from the flight. I changed into

for me to catch up. I had meetings lined

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

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, just for

her eyes would light up with excitement.

instructing him to bring Clairessa to me for a surprise dinner.

voice came

Storm, Nicole is here to see

bother looking up from my phone.

3/7

The

"She insists it's urgent."

2+00%

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

sir, but she won't go. She said it's a

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

my

hint of relief in Tems'

do. And it's good

tension from

I replied, forcing some of the bite out of my

clicked off, I braced myself for whatever

knock and strutted in like she owned the place. A cocky grin stretched across her lips,

thought this was going to work

Storm." She smiled, her tone dripping with

leaned back in my chair, eyeing her with

did you know I

the deal with Vanderwolt was sealed by none other than the CEO

Sleazy online blogs. News spread fast, especially when someone had loose lips. That only confirmed 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

wasn't the issue

the desk. "But Nicole, as you know, I'm a busy man. Get to the

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

scoffed. "I

knew Nicole was ambitious and cunning-the type of woman who would do whatever it took to get to the top. Even so, I was certain nothing she

Nicole. You