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 a revelation.

been grumpy, but there's this... relaxed feel to it. And you haven't been nagging me to spend weekends with

laughing like a kid again

and

off

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

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

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, just

lips would part in shock, the way her eyes

to bring Clairessa to me for a surprise dinner. Just as I was about to hit send, the intercom on

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

"Mr. Storm, Nicole is here to see

bother looking up from my phone. "Tell

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"She insists it's urgent."

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irritated at the sudden interruption. "Tell her

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

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

reluctantly, setting my

a hint of relief in

good

from my shoulders. "Good to

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

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

in like she owned the place. A cocky grin

she carried herself-like she'd come armed with intel that could change everything. If she thought this was going to work in her favor, she'd better

her tone dripping with fake sweetness.

eyeing her with suspicion.

you know

deal with Vanderwolt was sealed by none other than the CEO of Storm Innovations himself... I'm truly glad

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 him lies about

wasn't the issue at

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

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

"I doubt

it took to get to the top. Even so, I was certain nothing she

to the chase, Nicole. You have three