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 same fund Dominic had been withholding for weeks.

So, what changed? Did Dominic

this morning, he

the file to

thanked, "Thank you for delivering it

mood. He must have already received a call

too kind, Mr. Smith. I was just following

leave,

Gildon, have you heard? Nancy is being transferred back

to

nodded and

me saying she'll be

asked, "She messaged

worked in Seloria. We have each other's contact." As Vespera caught the flicker of surprise on his face, she smiled

close," said Alex, clearly

executives knew who Nancy was and her past with Dominic. An

that Vespera was just bluffing, probably trying to play nice because

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