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 give you

the actress balancing both."

step closer, I lowered my voice to a warning whisper. "Shut your

don't know a

laughter, rolling her eyes. "Please. You think I don't see

keep them both wrapped around your

for fun. Adrian might be

going to see right through your little act, and when

clicking her tongue. "Well, I'll be right there to

took

the face. "It's clear to me now that

selected to take the

the pitch in Vegas..."

hardened. "Jealous? Please. I don't need to be jealous of

nothing but a toy. Gabriel only picked

and soon he'll toss you

laugh that escaped me. "We both

aware that

Keep dreaming."

to dream for much

disdain. "Because he's already figured you out, hasn't

he didn't bother telling you he was back.

mistake he regrets."

rising in my chest the longer I stood

of my time. She

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

"Move... now," I demanded.

blocking me with her stance.

"And

took a slow, threatening step forward, closing the

to back up until her shoulders pressed against the elevator door. I

my voice barely above a whisper. "If you don't get out of my way,

make you."

split second,

it. "Oh, you wouldn't dare," she scoffed, though I could hear

uncertainty in her voice.

didn't blink, just kept pressing into

herself against the door, her breathing shallow. A

at my lips. "Don't try

harassing me..." she whimpered, fake tears

as she looked around the empty hallway, desperate for attention.

to witness her performance. I could see right

laughing lightly at her pathetic display.

I leaned in closer, my

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

Who do you think they'll believe? You

from her face, and I

her—she had no power here. Nicole hesitated, then reluctantly stepped

and lips pressed

I taunted, pressing the button. As the

letting a

some of her dignity. "Fine.

a lost puppy. But don't be too shocked when he

about to shut, "Also, if I were you, I wouldn't

that power you claim

in irritation,

wave off

and her

My mind

one thing: getting

and finding out if

back for myself.

dinged, and

revealing

bent

Nicole thought

me. I

give her

Gabriel's assistant, sat at the reception desk, her attention buried in