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

with me, or be so cautious around me. Just treat 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

word was spoken with such

naturally wouldn't allow herself to leave at this juncture just because of

I do find it an

me. It's not that big an honor, really. As the president of a bank, I'm sure things are not easy with all the work you're busy with day in, day out. It is, in fact, an honor for me to have lunch with you. I actually have to seek your advice on finance-related issues, since you're clearly a professional

seldom saw such humility and grace from men ofs status

any of them to have either humility or grace was rare to

Yet, Christopher had both.

warmly at

enough for you to seek advice from,

share with you

you know limited to your profession or other matters? Can I really

for a

didn't you rest well last night?" Christopher cut her off, and shot her a question immediately. Sydney sat stunned

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