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.

naturally must be cautious walking by your

he said, "You don't need to stand on ceremony 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 do something

spoken with

allow herself to leave at this

all that. I do find it an

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 in

seldom saw such humility and grace from men ofs status

any of them to have either humility or grace

Yet, Christopher had both.

smiled warmly

I can't say that I'm good enough for you to seek advice from, but just feel free to ask

share

to your profession or other matters? Can

answered him after pondering for a moment. "I can

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

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