A flush crept up Vespera's cheeks. She shot Dominic a glare. There were only two of them in the room, yet it felt like an audience was watching. Lowering her voice, she warned, "We're at work. Stop flirting."

But Dominic pulled the document closer again. He leaned his head near hers and murmured, "Come up to the penthouse tonight and visit the cat. You haven't seen it in days. It said it misses you."

"I'll go, but I'm not staying the night," responded Vespera.

Her eyes drifted to his lips, and her breath grew warm.

Dominic's breath brushed against her cheek as he said, "Ms. Gildon, you truly do have the makings of a heartbreaker."

In response, Vespera said, "Don't say that. I might start believing it."

And then, bold as ever, she darted in and stole a kiss. Snatching the document

from his hand, she turned and fled like a startled rabbit.

Dominic chuckled, the sweetness of her kiss lingering on his lips.

...

Vespera headed downstairs and handed the document to Alex. On the way, curiosity got the better of her. She peeked inside.

the reassessment of funds for the Vortex Group's project. It was the same fund Dominic had been withholding for weeks. Alex had

what changed? Did Dominic finally come

this morning, he clearly hadn't

the file

"Thank you for delivering it personally, Ms.

mood. He must

responded, "You're too kind, Mr. Smith. I was just following orders. I'll let you

leave, but Alex stopped

after her, grinning, "Ms. Gildon, have you heard? Nancy is being transferred back

to

fishing for gossip She nodded and

messaged me saying

asked, "She messaged

knew each other from back when I worked in Seloria. We have each other's contact." As Vespera caught the flicker

seem pretty close,"

knew who Nancy was and her past with Dominic. An ex and the current

that Vespera was just bluffing, probably trying to play nice because she knew she couldn't

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