Falling For My Ex's Dad by Oma Green

Chapter 150: Has He Found Out My Secret?

Walking down the hallway, I clutched my phone tightly in my hand. I had called

Gabriel a dozen times, left messages that went unanswered, and sent texts that

remained on "read."

I felt uneasy, unable to shake the feeling that something was wrong.

Just as I neared the elevator, movement from the corner of my eye caught my

attention. Nicole. She strutted toward me with an exaggerated sway of her hips,

tossing her hair back like she owned the place. I bit back a groan—of all people,

she was the last one I wanted to deal with right now.

I quickened my pace, determined to get into the elevator before she could reach

me, but she sped up, closing the distance in an instant. Just as I reached the

doors, she stepped in front of me, blocking my path.

She fixed her gaze on me, wearing that infuriating, condescending smirk that

made my teeth grind.

I fought the urge to shove her aside. "Move, Nicole."

Her smile widened, making it clear she was deliberately trying to get under my

skin. "In a hurry? You should really watch where you're going—you might trip and

fall."

"I'm not in the mood for your games," I snapped. "Step aside."

She stared me up and down with a smug look in her eyes before folding her arms,

refusing to budge. "Oh, but I thought you'd like to know—I just left Gabriel's

office."

Shock hit me, but I quickly covered it, refusing to give her the satisfaction of

seeing my confusion. "And?"

Her lips curved into a sly grin. "He invited me in. Needed to discuss some

important personal matters—just the two of us..."

My heart pounded harder, but I forced a calm, indifferent expression. That's

impossible. Gabriel's out of town, and he's surely not back yet. I knew Nicole was

just spinning these cheap lies to rattle me.

She let out a soft, mocking laugh. "Poor thing... didn't you know? He's back. I

guess he didn't think you were important enough to inform... and if you doubt me,

you could go to his office and find him there."

The words hit me hard. Nicole didn't look like she was lying, as I had hoped... She

was serious. So Gabriel was truly back. And he hadn't bothered to tell me? Hadn't

returned any of my calls or messages? My heart sank, but I knew Nicole was

watching me closely, and I refused to show any weakness in front of her.

I squared my shoulders, plastering on a fake smile. "Mr. Storm can come and go

as he pleases. It's none of your concern."

Nicole gave me a pitying look, as if she were speaking to a clueless child. "Oh,

sweetie... There's no one else here but us. You don't have to pretend. We both

Storm—and Adrian too. I'll

the actress balancing both."

lowered my voice to a

know a damn

laughter, rolling her eyes. "Please. You

keep them both wrapped around your

might be

through your

trailed off, clicking her tongue. "Well, I'll

balled into fists, and it took every ounce of self-control

face. "It's clear to me now that you're saying all this because

to take the lead on the

the pitch in Vegas..."

I don't

nothing but a toy. Gabriel only picked

soon he'll toss you aside

laugh that

and I'm well aware that you thought he'd ever

Keep dreaming."

bad I don't have to dream

"Because he's already

telling you he was back. You're nothing to him now. Just

mistake he regrets."

the anger rising in my chest the

a waste of my time. She was doing exactly what

me—and I didn't know how much longer I

"Move... now," I demanded.

feet more firmly, blocking me

defiance. "And

a slow, threatening step forward, closing the space between us.

her shoulders pressed against

above a whisper. "If

make you."

a split second, the hint of fear flashing before

you wouldn't dare,"

uncertainty in her voice.

didn't budge, didn't blink, just kept pressing into her

to flatten herself against the door, her

at my lips. "Don't try

harassing me..." she whimpered,

empty hallway, desperate for attention. But no

witness her performance. I could see

laughing lightly at her pathetic display. "You

fall for your fake tears?" I leaned in closer, my tone mocking.

we're all alone. And remember, you said it yourself—I

around my finger. Who do you think

from her face, and I could practically see

had no power here. Nicole

lips pressed into a tight

button.

letting a satisfied smirk curve my

to regain some of

But don't be too shocked when he tells

doors were about to

sure about that power you claim

huffed in irritation,

to wave off

Nicole and

stirred up. My

one thing:

out if he was

back for myself.

elevator dinged, and

revealing

bent on

thought

shake me.

her the

at the reception desk, her attention