Chapter 114: Vaughn, Hani

Thursday. Ashton Khoury's Home, New York City, NY.

VAUGHN STARED AT the door leading to Carla's office. They each had to spend a few moments squaring away their paperwork. He wasn't keen on being alone with her. Looking back at their exchange, it had been perfectly innocent on her side. He'd caught her unaware, he'd assumed her role, and he'd flirted a little.

That was on him, not her. But he didn't like that he'd put himself in this position.

Would apologizing make it weird? Or should he just push forward and pretend it had never happened?

Nolan stepped out of the door, phone in hand. "You're up."