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..."

made a revelation.

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 to spend weekends with you... Seems like you've been busy, Pops... up to

ruffled his hair, 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,

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 a fresh set of clothes, set my alarm for an hour, and crashed onto the

I woke, it was already afternoon. The day wasn't waiting for me to catch up. I

shower, a change of clothes, and an 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

back. That was the whole point-l wanted to see the look on her face when she realized I had returned early,

in shock, the way her eyes would light up with excitement. I allowed myself a

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

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

is here

looking up from my phone. "Tell

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"She insists it's urgent."

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

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

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 muttered reluctantly, setting my

was a hint of relief in

And it's good to have you back,

the tension from

I replied, forcing some of the bite out of

braced myself for whatever mess Nicole was

open my office door without so much as a knock and strutted in like she owned the place. A cocky grin stretched across her lips,

this was going to work in her favor, she'd better make it

Storm." She smiled, her tone

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

how did you know

was

blogs. News spread fast, especially when someone had loose lips. That only confirmed what I'd already suspected-there was

wasn't the issue

as you know, I'm a busy man. Get to the point. What was so urgent

information-something that I know will leave you shaken to your

scoffed. "I

would do whatever it took to get

Nicole. You have