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.

It was the same fund Dominic had been withholding for weeks. Alex had fought relentlessly

frozen. So, what changed? Did Dominic finally come to an agreement with

Luke's reaction this morning, he

handed the file

you for delivering it personally,

was in a good mood. He must have

gave him a polite smile and responded, "You're too kind, Mr. Smith.

turned to leave, but Alex

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

to herself

for gossip She nodded and answered

saying she'll be

"She messaged

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

close," said Alex, clearly

knew who Nancy was and her past with Dominic.

just bluffing, probably trying to play nice because

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