In this apocalypse, anything edible—even a moldy piece of bread—was an incredibly precious item.
The kind of thing people would fight to the death over.
Let alone the half a bar of chocolate in his hand. Sometimes, a single bite could sustain a person's energy for a while, increasing their chances of survival.
Sometimes, sugary foods like this were even more valuable than other provisions.
If he had anything else on him, he really wouldn't have parted with it. He couldn't very well use Miss Sterling's things to compensate the woman.
Besides, he hadn't even hit her. If it weren't for Miss Sterling's presence and his desire to avoid trouble, he wouldn't have been so accommodating.
But he never expected the woman to be so greedy. She was getting something for nothing and still wasn't satisfied. She actually wanted more!
The woman saw the anger in Zane Xavier's eyes, and for a moment, she hesitated.
