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Chapter 39: Following My Impulse

Penulis: Oma Green
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-03-22 17:55:25

Gabriel’s POV

From: Gabriel Storm

To: Clairessa Hartwood

Subject: Project Update

Clairessa,

How’s the Gemia project going? Have you and Nicole come up with a solid plan yet?

Best regards,

Gabriel Storm

I leaned back in my chair, waiting for her reply. The tension in my chest grew. I shouldn’t be this eager, but with her, I couldn’t help it. A soft chime broke the silence.

From: Clairessa Hartwood

To: Gabriel Storm

Subject: Re: Project Update

Mr. Storm,

I apologize for the delay. I haven’t met with her since the boardroom meeting.

Regards,

Clairessa

Her short, unbothered response frustrated me. Of course, she was being vague. She always tested my patience. My fingers flew across the keyboard before I could stop myself.

From: Gabriel Storm

To: Clairessa Hartwood

Subject: Re: Project Update

CLAIRESSA,

My orders were very clear. You need to put whatever issues you have with her aside and work together. Get it done.

Best regards,

Gabriel Storm

I hit send, hard, my pulse quickening
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