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 walking

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

word was spoken with such grace

allow herself to leave at this juncture just because of

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 to seek your advice on finance-related issues, since

and grace

influence often behaved proudly and arrogantly. For any of

Yet, Christopher had both.

warmly at

that I'm good enough for you to seek advice from, but just feel free to ask

share with you

profession or other matters?

pondering for

Christopher cut her off, and shot her

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