"No one knows who you are."
The impact of those words was startling.
Evelina's carefully maintained smile froze instantly.
She couldn't even remember how to control her expression for a moment.
Mr. Shaw's attitude toward women was absolutely heartless!
He'd actually told her she was unnecessary—to her face!
Did Alexander have no gentlemanly manners at all?
Evelina was furious, but she couldn't let it show.
She took a deep breath, needing a full half-minute to forcibly suppress the emotions surging within her. It had to be said, Evelina was indeed a woman with a remarkable sense of self-control.
In truth, she had considered losing her temper—just enough to make Alexander's attitude toward her less frigid.
She knew men well. Women who were overly accommodating were often taken for
