Evelyn took a deep, stabilizing breath, forcing her voice to remain completely detached and formal. "Mr. Thorn... regarding the catastrophic events of the last forty-eight hours, you have my absolute gratitude. If a proper opportunity presents itself in the future, I will personally visit your estate to formalize my thanks."
Could a man of his vast intelligence decode the underlying subtext of her words? She was offering her gratitude through a strict business boundary, refusing to offer her own body or heart as payment for her survival.
