Chapter 9 Sarah looked up to find a handsome man with bright , playful eyes . Though striking , his manner was gentle , with a boyish charm when he smiled . Sarah didn't recognize him , and Scarlett looked equally puzzled . Steven Miller made himself right at home , setting down the prepared goose with a friendly smile . " I'm Steven , Mr. Reynolds ' chef . He asked me to prepare your goose specially for you ladies . Please , try some . " Chef ? Sarah raised an eyebrow . What chef wears a watch worth hundreds of thousands ? " Steven , " Scarlett blurted out , " do all of Mr. Reynolds ' chefs wear such expensive things ? " Steven grinned as he served them the goose . " Let's just say Mr. Reynolds pays well . " Both women couldn't help but laugh . Their laughter carried over to where James sat , stirring something dark in his chest . From his angle , he could see Sarah delicately picking at her food , smiling as she listened intently to the handsome man beside her , her eyes sparkling . Suddenly , his own food turned tasteless in his mouth . In their three years together , he'd known Sarah as gentle and attentive , but he'd never seen her so … alive , like a painting