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..."

a moment, his expression shifted-brows furrowing as though he'd just made a

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.

to wiggle out of my hold, laughing like a kid again and pushing at my hands.

around and banter-that made being

off the exhaustion from the flight. I changed into a fresh set of clothes,

already afternoon. The day wasn't waiting for me to catch up. I had meetings lined up, reports to review, and

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

of my mind-Clairessa. I still hadn't told her I was back. That was the whole point-l

could already imagine the way her lips would part in shock, the way her eyes would light up with excitement. I allowed myself

typed a message to Dario, instructing him to bring Clairessa to me for a surprise dinner. Just

voice came

Nicole is here to

from my phone. "Tell her

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"She insists it's urgent."

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interruption. "Tell her to leave, Tems.

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

this insistent, she either had something important to say-or she was about to waste my time. I couldn't decide

reluctantly, setting my

hint of relief in Tems'

it's good to have

tension from

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

whatever mess Nicole was about to bring into

open my office door without so much as a knock and strutted in like she owned the place. A cocky

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

She smiled, her tone dripping with fake sweetness.

eyeing her with suspicion.

did you know

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

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

the issue at

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

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

scoffed. "I

whatever it took to get to the

Nicole. You