Chapter 19 Steven stepped in with a friendly smile to lighten the mood . " Miss Sanders , sorry for showing up unannounced , " the tall , refined man greeted Sarah with a polite nod , a flash of mischief glinting in his eyes . ( 1 " Hello , Miss Sanders , " Mia added , her gaze bright as she looked at the graceful woman before her . " I'm Mia Reynolds . " Sarah took in the sight of the sweet , lively young girl and immediately understood . " Hello , please come in , " Sarah said , stepping aside to let them enter . " You guys chat ! I'll get started on dinner . " Steven , carrying several bags of groceries , headed straight for the kitchen as if he owned the place . Sarah moved to stop him , but Scarlett blocked her path . " Hey , Chef , we know you're talented , but Sarah's hosting today ! No need for you to cook - we're having hotpot . I already bought everything we need . " Scarlett was quite the foodie , and her compliment about Steven's cooking was genuine - she still remembered the taste of his barbecue game bird from last time . Hearing they were having hot pot , Steven cast a hesitant look at Zachary . Hot pot wasn't exactly ideal for someone with a severe aversion to strong smells , especially since the scent tended to cling to clothes . D But to his surprise , Zachary smiled , his attention fixed on Sarah . " Perfect . I'm happy to try something new . " Steven blinked in disbelief . This was definitely a first . Soon , the hot pot was bubbling , filling the room with a cozy , homely warmth . The group gathered around the table , enjoying the lively atmosphere . " Oh , by the way , " Scarlett said , raising her juice glass with a playful look at both Zachary and Sarah , " I didn't get a chance to thank you properly for taking Sarah to the hospital that day . What a coincidence , running into you here ! I know Steven , but I didn't catch your name . " Zachary offered her a polite smile . " Zachary Reynolds . " Scarlett nearly choked on her juice . " Zachary Reynolds ? " Wasn't he the infamous real estate mogul of the Reynolds family , known for his ruthless decisiveness ? She stared at the composed , gentlemanly man before her , struggling to reconcile this image with the domineering figure she'd heard about . And how on earth did he and Sarah know each other ? She threw a questioning glance at Sarah . 1/2 So did Mia , the young girl at Zachary's side , her eyes wide and curious . Her gaze sparkled with interest - her " Third Brother " never had female friends , and yet he'd brought her here to meet one . She couldn't help but wonder . Sarah , not missing a beat , took a bite and met Mia's gaze with a calm smile . But she wasn't about to reveal that Zachary had come to her for Mia's treatment . T After swallowing her food , she replied , " We met by chance . " " Well , Miss Sanders must be a very special person , then , " Mia said , her voice as sweet as her smile . " My brother never has female friends - really , you might be his first . " 10 Friends ? Sarah hesitated briefly . She hadn't considered Zachary a friend . In fact , this was only their third meeting , so " friends " seemed a stretch . " Miss Sanders truly is a wonderful person , " Zachary said with subtle emphasis , placing a slice of cooked beef tripe into Mia's bowl and then adding another piece to Sarah's . " You're too thin , Miss Sanders . You should eat more . " The three others at the table exchanged knowing glances . Sarah wasn't oblivious ; she felt a bit embarrassed , unsure what to make of the man in front of her . His attitude toward her seemed warmer than simple business , but she doubted her charm alone could sway the most eligible bachelor in East Coast on just a few encounters . And yet , she couldn't quite understand - surely he wouldn't go to such lengths just for his sister's sake , especially not with her modest reputation as a psychologist .