Falling For My Ex's Dad (Clarissa and Gabriel) novel Chapter 55

Gabriel’s POV 

Chapter 55: Getting Her Away From The Enemy 

Sergio sat in his chair, calm as ever. Meanwhile, my mind was anywhere but here. We were in his office for a quick meeting, but I couldn’t focus. I was exhausted–last night had drained me. The argument with Clairessa had pushed me to the edge. I’d acted out of line, but I didn’t care. All I wanted was to keep her away from Daniel. 

I had stayed out late on purpose, waiting until she was asleep before returning to the suite. I didn’t trust myself around her. My anger had nearly led me to kiss her last night. God, how badly I wanted to. Not just a kiss -I wanted her to know she was mine. But I held back, knowing if I crossed that line, there would be no turning back. 

you.” 

Sergio’s voice broke through the haze. “Gabe, once again… I apologize for inviting Daniel without telling 

My chest constricted as I slammed my palm against the desk. “Serg… you fucking know better,” I fumed, unable to hold back my anger. “After everything he’s done, you still invited him. Do you even realize what it feels like to see him here, acting as though nothing transpired between us years ago? 

He leaned forward, his expression regretful. “Gabe, I apologize. You know it was never my make you reopen old wounds, but it’s been fifteen years. You can’t carry this pain forever.” 

intention to 

My jaw tightened, a familiar ache spreading through my chest. “You think I haven’t tried?” I asked, struggling to keep my emotions in check. “That night refuses to leave my memory. It’s like a scar that won’t heal, no matter how much time passes.” 

I rose from my seat and walked toward the large glass windows, desperate for an escape. My eyes scanned the resort grounds, looking for anything to calm me. 

And then, I saw her. 

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Chapter 55: Getting Her Away From The Enemy 

Clairessa. 

She was standing by the pool. 

But she wasn’t alone. 

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Daniel stood behind her, his hands reaching to help her with her dress. She wore something sheer–no, it wasn’t just sheer, it was practically nothing. The lace clung to her curves like it had been painted on. 

My pulse quickened as he leaned in close, and she didn’t pull away. I saw him reach behind her to untie the thin cover she wore over her shoulders. She let it fall to the ground, and I saw more of her than I was prepared for. 

They exchanged a few words before diving into the water. It looked like a race. My chest tightened as ! forced myself to watch them. She won. I saw her laughing, her joy radiating, and it cut me like a blade. 

Anger surged through me, hot and suffocating. My fists clenched at my sides as I fought the urge to shatter the glass and drag him away from her. Jealousy burned through me, the protectiveness I felt for her overwhelming. 

“Gabe… Gabe… have you been listening to anything I’ve said?” Sergio’s voice tried to pull me back. “Gabe.” 

I turned, my patience at its limit. “What?” 

His hand rested on my shoulder, trying to ground me. “What has you so distracted?” 

I shrugged off his touch, my attention still fixed on Daniel and Clairessa. All I could think about was taking her away from him. 

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Chapter 55 Getting Her Away From The Enemy 

The sight felt like a punch to the gut. I couldn’t bear it anymore, my emotions overtaking me I turned briefly to face Sergio. 

“Let’s pick this up later,” I said curtly, brushing past him as I stormed out of the room, ignoring him calling 

after me. 

I hurried down the elevator as though my life depended on it, my vision blurred with rage as i stormed of the office and made my way to the pool. 

When I reached the pool deck, I stopped for a moment, watching them. Daniel was floating in the water, his lazy smirk infuriating me. Clairessa leaned against the edge of the pool, her body half–submerged, droplets of water tracing down her hair and onto the curves of her soft skin. 

She looked radiant under the sunlight, but I couldn’t focus on that because the sight of her laughing with him only fueled my anger. 

“Clairessa, get the hell out of that pool. Now,” I roared, startling them both. 

Clairessa turned to face me, her eyes widening as they met mine. “Mr. Storm, what are you doing here?” 

I didn’t answer. Instead, I held out my hand, waiting for her to take it. My gaze didn’t leave hers as she swam to the edge and made her way out. 

I couldn’t help it–my eyes betrayed me, trailing down her body. The way the yellow fabric clung to her soft, full breasts left nothing to the imagination as the water amplified every curve. I swallowed hard, my gaze moving lower to her slender waist, her hips, and her smooth legs. Images of her wrapped around me flashed. through my mind, sending an instant ache inside my pants. 

She reached the edge, her lips parting slightly as if to argue, but then she placed her hand in mine. Her skin was soft and damp, sending an electric charge up my arm. I gripped her hand firmly, pulling her out of the pool in one swift motion. 

“Mr. Storm… I wasn’t…” she stuttered, her voice fading as my eyes drank her in again. Water dripped down her smooth skin, her curly hair clinging to her flushed face. She was intoxicating, and I cursed myself for wanting her so badly it hurt. 

Daniel’s voice forced me out of my thoughts. “Gabe! I wasn’t expecting you to join us,” he said with at playful smirk. 

He glanced at Clairessa, his eyes scanning her body appreciatively. The way he ogled her so openly disgusted me. His desire for her was obvious, and it drove me mad with jealousy.