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

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

word was spoken with such grace and

naturally wouldn't allow herself to leave at this juncture

Jackson, thank you so much for saying all that. I do find it an honor

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

grace from men ofs status

proudly and arrogantly. For any of

Yet, Christopher had both.

smiled warmly

I can't say that I'm good enough for you to seek advice from,

questions, and share

limited to your profession or other matters? Can I

for a moment. "I can try

night?" Christopher cut her off, and

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