บททั้งหมดของ Rejected, I Mated With Ex's Father: บทที่ 131 - บทที่ 140

THEO’S POV:It has been more than a week since I last saw Claire. After that incident where she walked in and saw Daisy in my office and stormed out in anger, she simply vanished.I tapped on the keyboard of my laptop and opened the file that contained the drug research project reports. The numbers on the screen glared back at me like a bad omen.The drug research project Claire had handled for weeks was now nothing but a tangled mess of missed targets, half-baked reports, and delays. I scrolled through the progress logs again, my jaw tightening with each line I read.The team’s performance had tanked after she left. At first, I had told her to stay at home for a while so the bullying could die down. Then when I brought her back from Saint Lucia, we agreed that she should resume work immediately.But after seeing Daisy in my office repeatedly, Claire vanished from the project without a word. I don't know if I should feel responsible for her absence or not. And I miss her. I really rea

THEO'S POV:By the time I left my mother’s place, my mind was already mapping out my next move. I already called Daisy but I wanted her to know the urgency of the matter. So I pulled my phone from my coat pocket again, typed a quick message to Daisy:You’re making a presentation at the next board meeting. I want to see your progress on the drug research project. Prepare your report.I didn’t bother with niceties. If Daisy was serious about the collaboration here, she’d rise to the challenge. If not… well, I’d be happy to show her the door.The days leading up to the board meeting were a blur of tense phone calls, endless paperwork, and that gnawing frustration that Claire still hadn’t returned a single one of my messages.I was in the office early because we're having the board meeting today and it was scheduled to start at 8:am.The room was already buzzing when I stepped in. The long mahogany table gleamed under the overhead lights, and surprisingly, my mother was there. The faint s

CLAIRE'S POV :I had just finished cleaning up the kitchen when I heard the knock at my door. At first, I ignored it, thinking maybe it was a delivery for one of my neighbors, but the knock came again—louder this time, and more insistent.I frowned, drying my hands on a towel. “Who could that be?” I muttered under my breath. I wasn’t expecting anyone. Jennifer had texted earlier that she’d be caught up in meetings, and I don't know anyone else who would want to pay me a visit this time of the day.I became a little curious, though a part of me felt uneasy. I walked toward the door, my socks silent against the tiled floor. For a brief moment, I considered not opening it. Something in my gut whispered against it. But when the knock came the third time, sharp and impatient, I sighed and pulled the door open.And there before my presence was Adrian.I froze, my fingers tightening on the door handle. “What are you doing here?” I asked flatly, already fighting the urge to slam the door back

THEO'S POV:After that encounter at Claire's place, I knew for sure I wanted Claire back in my office and my life. So I sent her a text, inviting her for a dinner date.I had been restless the entire day, to the extent that I couldn't focus on work. It was as if my thoughts circled around Claire. When she finally agreed to go on a dinner date with me, it felt like my second chance or third, and I wasn’t about to waste it.I got dressed impeccably and drove to her place. By the time I arrived at her apartment, I was completely nervous, as if it was my first date. Or like a teenager about to have his first kiss.I pressed the buzzer, exhaled, and adjusted my suit jacket. Then the door opened, and Claire stepped out.I froze.She wore a silky emerald green dress that hugged her curves just right, and the neckline was subtle but enough to make me catch my breath. Her hair fell in soft waves around her shoulders, and the gold hoops in her ears gave her the look of a princess.The slit of t

CLAIRE'S POV:The restaurant lights had been warm and low, but it was nothing compared to the fire burning in Theo’s eyes. He curled his arm around my waist, staring into my eyes as I sat on his laps and began kissing him.Then suddenly, as if he just lost control, he cupped my face with his hands and returned the kiss with a greater vibe.“You’ve been teasing me all evening, Claire,” he said, his voice dipping into that smooth, dangerous tone that always sent shivers down my spine.I smirked, making a circle round his lips with my tongue. “Me? I’ve been nothing but polite.”He smirked. “Polite doesn’t involve dragging your tongue over my lips in that manner. You have been nothing but seductive this evening.”Heat rushed to my cheeks, but I didn’t look away. “Maybe I was just thirsty.”Theo leaned closer, his lips brushing my ear. “Then let me quench that thirst properly.”My breath hitched, but before I could retort, he slid his hand beneath the table, resting it firmly on my thigh.