Chapter 30 His Considerate Words And Actions
Upon entering the restaurant, Michaela realized that Jonathan had picked a fondue shop.
As a hard core foodie, fondue was her top favorite.
When she was gazing at the falling rain through her office windows earlier on, a big pot of piping hot cheese fondue was what she was craving.
Great minds think alike! Suddenly, Michaela did not find Jonathan as annoying and frightening as he was before. In fact, she thought that he was quite friendly.
The change in perception made her feel more at ease. As soon as they entered the restaurant, someone came up to them and collected the umbrella from Jonathan’s hand. At the same time, he addressed him reverently, “Mr. Xander.”
“Hi, just go ahead and carry on with your work. We’ll head upstairs ourselves.”
He did not want to be bothered by anyone when he had the chance to spend quality time with Michaela.
“Noted.”
As the restaurant manager retreated, he took a glance at her.
Subsequently, Jonathan led Michaela to the second floor. They walked past a row of private rooms, took a few turns, and arrived at one with a striking wooden carving on its door.
Mich in My Heart.
She hesitated to take a step forward. A peculiar feeling rose within her but vanished a moment later.
“What’s wrong?” he saw her gaze fall on the block of wood and asked the obvious.
His voice snapped her back to her senses. Michaela shook her head and said, “Nothing.”
Meanwhile, a hand appeared from behind and turned the knob to open the door right before her.
Though it was a simple action, she felt like he did it on purpose, seemingly hugging her in a way. “Let’s go in.” He continued to behave indifferently.
“Okay.”
strode into the room, not realizing a
it could easily host about thirty people at any one time. Yet, there was only one long table
went ahead to make a pot of hot tea, whereas Michaela made
had always
was also captivated by the hustle and bustle of the vibrant city. Cars zoomed past the busy roads, and the pedestrians quickened
eyes until a familiar baritone voice resonated behind her and interrupted
she turned around, the room was filled with a faint fragrant of earl grey. Jonathan waved at her.
“Thank you, Mr. Jonathan.”
on addressing him formally as if he was a stranger. On the other hand, she spoke
Am I that old?
that back in the days, you refused to use honorifics when Old Mr. Simmons insisted that you do so when talking to me. Ironically,
Cough… cough…
the past. She choked on a gulp of warm tea and started coughing violently until tears
shook his head helplessly when he saw that she was all tensed up. He knew that
for the cup of tea with you,”
have panicked if he didn’t startle
the honorific terms back in the day. Moreover, she was
him as an elder because he was only a few
have an elephant’s memory to remember such a thing that I’ve said before and try to use it against me now.
head, the restaurant manager knocked on the door courteously and
room to wait on the duo. However, his suggestion was rejected by Jonathan. The manager was astounded to see the latter rolling up his sleeves, ready
a special someone to
fondue was absolutely delicious. Jonathan was very good at pairing the cheeses and keeping the burner at the most ideal
time dinner was over, it was already
dine with Mr. Jonathan after all. I’m supposed
she came up with an excuse to go downstairs, wanting to foot the bill. The manager saw her and asked immediately, “Is there anything that I can
me
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