All Chapters of Seducing my daughter's dad: Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

POV Gabriel“I want everyone’s attention.” Uncle Henry sat in the head chair in the boardroom as every pair of eyes landed on him. “I have some important news to share. That’s why I called all of you here.”Across the room, my mother huffed, a sound so loud Uncle Henry actually laughed. His favorite hobby was watching her fall apart. And he was about to do exactly that.This wasn’t a business meeting, even though it was happening in the company’s boardroom. It was a family meeting to announce I’d gotten married and was finally ready to claim my inheritance.Helena had no idea what was about to hit her; if she’d had any clue, she certainly wouldn’t have been mocking Uncle Henry’s opening words.“Gabriel is now a committed man.” My throat went dry as I watched Helena’s face turn white as a sheet of paper. “He got married last night. You can all see the marriage certificate for yourselves.”He tossed the document onto the table. He loved doing that; it was like dropping a bomb in the mid

POV GabrielI felt like I was stumbling out of that building. Voices sounded distant, people moving around me seemed to slow to a crawl, and my thoughts stayed locked on one place while my feet carried me automatically out the door.I sent the driver away without any explanation of what I’d do next. I wanted to be alone, after everything. I wanted to let my tears fall somewhere no one could see. I wanted a break from being strong, unshakable.I sped up a little more, irritation bubbling inside me.That man’s words still spread through my body like poison.I grabbed my phone and made a call.“Find out who Pablo Moretti is.” I ordered the detective.“Sir, I’m still investigating the nanny...” he shot back the next second.“Forget the nanny.” I lost control for two seconds. “I want to know everything about that man’s family, everything. Understood?”“Yes, sir.” He answered, and I ended the call the next second.Guilt hit me the moment I hung up, impossible to avoid. I should have protect

POV ClariceThe dark room, lit only by the faint glow spilling in from the balcony, forced me to move slowly until I found the bed. When Gabriel leaned in to lie down, his hands gripped my waist tighter and pulled me, sending my body tumbling on top of his.I could see his dark eyes catching what little light there was in the darkness. The sweet smell of alcohol still lingered on his hot breath as he pulled me tighter against his body.My arms trembled as I braced them against the bed. He was too close. I was too close, and there was nowhere for me to escape to, nowhere at all.“You’re so beautiful.” His warm fingers slid through my hair, and I closed my eyes.“You’re drunk.” I whispered, opening my eyes and meeting his gaze, when his hand slid to the back of my neck and he pulled me down for a kiss.I didn’t resist the way I should have, didn’t push him away, didn’t try to escape, I let every ounce of desire building inside me flow free like water and let him wrap me up in his kisses

POV ClariceI heard Gabriel’s footsteps approaching. He walked back into the dining room, dressed in his most expensive suit. His hair was combed back perfectly now, his cologne strong, pleasant. He didn’t look anything like even the shadow of the vulnerable man from the night before.He looked at me, but I couldn’t bring myself to meet his eyes. How was I supposed to tell him about Helena’s unexpected visit?“Grandma was here.” Charlotte’s sweet voice filled the silence, but the sweetness in her voice curdled Gabriel’s mood instantly.“What did you say, sweetheart?” He leaned in, his eyes narrowing.“She’s saying your mother stopped by.” My heart started racing slowly as I spoke. “But the visit was brief, she’s already gone.”He threw his napkin onto the table and closed his eyes, tilting his head back. It only took two seconds before he looked at me. A flash of fury crossed his devilishly handsome face.But he wasn’t angry at me.“What did she say?” He huffed, his eyes dropping to C

POV ClariceDarkness was terrifying, and while I was lost inside it, that near-death scene surfaced the second I opened my eyes again.My blurred vision still let me catch a glimpse of Gabriel’s terrified expression. A fear I hadn’t seen on someone’s face in a long time, especially not fear of losing me.“Are you okay?” That was the first question he asked, his fingers so warm as they brushed against my face.I kept watching him. The desperation, the smile that broke across his face the second I opened my eyes, the relief at seeing me wake up again.“I’m fine.” I tried to sit up as my head spun. My health isn’t great right now.“I already called Baltazar.” He murmured, though he still looked worried.His words trailed off there, like he didn’t know how to continue. It was obvious Gabriel would question why I’d fainted right after he mentioned finding out everything about Charlotte’s actual parents.It was clear to me he had a million questions burning through his curiosity.But he did