Teni had one rule: no kissing unless in public.
But when she saw Dami defending her to a group of snobby investors later that week, her heart did a thing.
And when he wrapped an arm around her waist, pulling her closer, she let him.
Then it happened.
A kiss.
Not soft. Not fake. Not "for the cameras."
It was real. Warm. Electric. Dangerous.
When he pulled away, she was speechless.
Dami looked confused too.
"That was... not part of the act," she whispered.
"I know," he said quietly.
They stared at each other for a long moment before turning away.
Neither said another word.
But something had definitely changed