Sydney smiled politely.

"I wouldn't say 'pressured', but I do feel a little nervous."

Sydney had the experience of having dinner with leaders of major companies and even of the city.

Christopher somehow felt different from them all.

She could tell at one glance what kind of people the rest of them were, and even see through their preferences and such.

However, she couldn't figure Christopher Jackson out. Each time she looked into his eyes, she would feel slightly nervous, as though he was capable of melting her into a puddle anytime.

Having lived through half her life, Sydney wasn't a naive young lady who thought that Christopher had feelings for her. Yet, in the depths of her heart, she could sense something wrong with the look in his eyes.

"Why do you feel nervous? Do you think I'll be fierce to you, or raise some unreasonable request?" Christopher asked.

He spoke calmly and politely, with a graceful poise befitting of a true gentleman.

Jackson, I naturally must be cautious

me like you would anyone else. Don't worry, I won't pick on you or make things difficult for you, or even force you to

was spoken with

allow herself to leave at this juncture just because of some

Jackson, thank you so much for saying all that. I do find it an honor to be able to have a meal with you,"

you're busy with day in, day out. It is, in fact, an honor for me to have lunch with you. I actually have

seldom saw such humility and grace from

arrogantly. For any of them to have

Yet, Christopher had both.

warmly at

to seek advice from, but just feel free to ask

and share with you everything

everything you know limited to your profession or

after pondering for a moment. "I

didn't you rest well last night?" Christopher cut her off, and shot her

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