Rebirth In Divorce: My New Mr. Perfect (by Summer Knowles) novel Chapter 863

“Fine, go ahead and eat it,” Sarah said, turning away.

The table in front of her was lined with gingerbread cookies. She randomly grabbed a few and tossed them onto her plate, along with a couple of pastries.

But Zachary circled around and stepped in front of her again, locking eyes with her.

“Watch me eat it.”

Sarah fought the urge to throw the plate in his face. She clenched her teeth. “What are you, five? You need someone to watch you eat an apple?”

How had she never realized he was this childish before?

His lips glistened with apple juice, and she instinctively swallowed. “I’ve got work to do.”

“Is it really so hard,” he said, “to just say you want to kiss me?”

Her eyes widened. “Who wants to kiss you, pervert?!”

Her voice shot up in volume, drawing a few stares. She immediately lowered her voice again. “Narcissist.”

She had no idea how to deal with him anymore. Just then, Melvin appeared, and she quickly walked over, hoping he’d drive Zachary away—he’d always hated the guy.

But to her surprise, Melvin didn’t say a word about it. Instead, he got straight to business.

“Are you fully prepared for the presentation?” he asked seriously. “The bidding event is the day after tomorrow. I don’t want a single thing going wrong.”

Zachary nodded, still munching his apple. “Did you read the proposal I had delivered? I’m backing you this time, but that won’t be enough. If you want to win those old-timers over, you’ll need more than just my name.”

“Don’t worry. Don’t underestimate the Sanders—or me,” Melvin said confidently.

Crunch.

Melvin frowned. “Must you really eat an apple while we’re discussing business? You look ridiculous. Aren’t you worried a photo of you like that will end up online?”

Zachary shrugged, totally unfazed. “What can I say? Sasa gave it to me.”

Suddenly, all the lights in the hall went out.

Even the large LED screen went dark.

A few people screamed.

Mia’s face turned pale with fear. She had wandered too far from Sarah in search of food, and the only person near her now was Lucas Lansworth.

Her hands were trembling so badly she almost dropped her wine glass. Without thinking, she gripped the edge of Lucas’s jacket.

“Are you alright?” he asked gently.

“The... the power went out,” Mia stammered. “I’m scared of the dark.”