On Equal Terms

Valerie choked a little and raised her gaze at him. “Mr. Thorne, what excuses did you think I used?”

Dominic noticed Valerie would call him Mr. Thorne whenever she was mad at him and call him by his name whenever she was in a good mood.

He stared at her and curved his thin lips upward. “I think you told her the truth.”

“Oh? Then I'm afraid I've let you down this time.” Valerie snorted. “I told Mel