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.

fund Dominic had been

changed? Did Dominic finally come to an agreement

Luke's reaction this morning, he clearly hadn't

the file to

you for delivering it

He must have already received a

Mr. Smith.

leave, but Alex

you heard? Nancy is

smiled to herself

nodded and answered calmly,

me saying she'll

asked, "She

Seloria. We have each other's contact." As

seem pretty close," said Alex, clearly thrown

with Dominic. An ex and the current

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

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