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..."

his expression shifted-brows furrowing as though he'd just made a revelation. He turned to me with a mischievous glint in his

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

and he tried to wiggle out 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

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

home, barely sparing a moment to breathe. My body ached for rest, but I had to be quick. A 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 an hour, and

afternoon. The day wasn't waiting for me to catch up. I had

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

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

could already imagine the way her lips would part in shock, the way her

to Dario, instructing him to bring Clairessa to me for

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

Storm, Nicole is here to

looking up from my phone. "Tell her I'm

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"She insists it's urgent."

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

pause. "I tried, sir, but she won't go. She said it's a matter of important information-something you need

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 in Tems'

do. And it's good

the tension from my shoulders.

replied, forcing some of

whatever mess Nicole was about to bring into

knock and strutted in like she owned the place.

she'd come armed with intel that could change everything. If she thought this was going to

her tone

her with suspicion. “Nicole.

how did you

tilted her head slightly, feigning innocence. "Oh, I read about it online. How the deal with Vanderwolt was sealed by none other than the CEO of Storm

what I'd already suspected-there was a mole in the Vanderwolt

that wasn't the

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

Storm, I have important information-something that I know will leave

scoffed. "I

who would do whatever it took to get to the top. Even

the chase, Nicole. You have