Chapter 197

Claire's cheeks turned a light shade of red. She shot him a glare. There was no one else here, but she still kept her voice low like someone might be watching. “We’re at work. Please don’t flirt.” Julian leaned in closer, forehead nearly touching hers, and whispered, “Come up to the rooftop tonight. The kitten hasn’t seen you in days. Says it misses you.” “I’ll go, but… I’m not staying over,” she said, eyes unintentionally glued to his lips, breath warming. His warm breath brushed her cheek as he teased, “Claire, you’ve really got the makings of a heartbreaker.” “Flatter me like that again and I might get cocky.” Then, bold as ever, Claire leaned in and gave him a quick peck on the lips—fast and sneaky. She grabbed the file and dashed off like her life depended on it. Julian touched his lips where her scent still lingered, letting out a small, amused chuckle. … Claire headed downstairs to deliver the file to Kevin Mitchell. On the way, she flipped it open for a glance. It was the revis