Chapter 181
In the elevator, Sarah took a deep breath. She wasn’t some teenager with a crush – keep it together!
As the doors began closing, a hand caught them. Zachary stepped in, moving closer, his tall frame carrying an expensive cologne
The scent filled the elevator, making her dizzy. Her cheeks felt hot, burning when she touched them.
Zachary looked at her with concern. “Running a fever?” He pressed his hand to her forehead. “Not warm.”
Sarah froze, forgetting to breathe. His hand was warm and strong. As he withdrew it, her eyes followed it to his suit pocket.
“I’m not sick,” she said firmly.
“I know.” He suddenly leaned closer, speaking softly. “Are you blushing?”
Sarah’s eyes darted around. “Of course not!”
Ding!
When the elevator arrived, Sarah slipped past him, quickly unlocking her apartment door.
Inside, she noticed the aroma of cooking – probably drifting from a neighbor’s.
Suddenly the lights flicked on. Her eyes widened as Scarlett and Mia approached with bouquets. “Welcome home!”
Scarlett set down her flowers and hugged Sarah. “You should have called me!”
Mia hugged her too. “Sarah, this is all my fault! If I’d answered my phone, none of this would have happened.”
Zachary entered, closing the door. “Sarah just left the hospital. She needs to rest.”
Scarlett and Mia immediately stepped back, setting the flowers in vases.
Sarah walked to the dining table, surprised by the spread of gourmet dishes. Scarlett and Mia couldn’t cook, so…?
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A dramatic wail came from the kitchen, “Help! Miss Sanders, you must defend me! These two kidnapped me I’m the 3 star Michelin chef, my tasting menus cost thousands! They had me doing prep work! I haven’t peeled vegetables in years! You must make Mr. Reynolds give me a raise.”
Steven’s complaints trailed off when he spotted Zachary.
“Steven, thank you for this feast. Need any help?”
Zachary shot Steven a look, and he quickly waved his hands. “No, no! Everything’s ready!”
The table was loaded with dishes – all light and healthy, clearly following the doctor’s orders.
“This looks amazing, thank you.”
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“My pleasure!” They sat down to eat.
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Sarah noticed Mia’s guilty expression. “Mia, I’m fine. This wasn’t your fault. They would have found another way regardless.”
“Scarlett, I didn’t tell you because I didn’t want you to worry. See? I’m perfectly okay.”
She smiled. As they ate and chatted, Sarah stuck to water while Scarlett and Steven shared bottles of wine. Scarlett wanted to
drink with Zachary but was too intimidated by his presence.
Before dinner finished, those two had emptied several bottles, growing tipsy.
Steven drained his glass, slumping over the table and pointing at Zachary. “Boss! You’re hopeless… pursuing after her for so long
and getting nowhere!”
Zachary’s face darkened as he glanced at Sarah. “You’re drunk.”
“No! I’m not. You’re always talking about Miss Sanders…” Sarah caught Zachary’s expression and quickly understood. She finished her soup and stood, steadying herself on the table. “Please, continue eating. I’m tired – I’ll be in my
room.”
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