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.

approval for the reassessment of funds for the Vortex Group's project. It was the same fund Dominic had been withholding for weeks. Alex had fought relentlessly to get it released, even taking it up with Samuel

So, what changed?

this morning,

handed the file to

you for delivering it

mood. He must have already

too kind, Mr. Smith. I was just following orders. I'll let you get back to

to leave, but Alex

her, grinning, "Ms. Gildon, have you heard? Nancy is

smiled to

was fishing for gossip She nodded and answered calmly, "I know about that.

messaged me saying she'll be

"She

Seloria. We have each other's contact." As Vespera caught the flicker of surprise on his

seem pretty close," said Alex, clearly

and her past with Dominic. An ex and the

probably trying to play nice because she knew she couldn't

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