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.”

into the room, not realizing a smirk had

it could easily host about thirty

make a pot of hot tea, whereas Michaela made her way to the French windows by

always found them

and bustle of the vibrant city. Cars zoomed past the busy roads, and the

unfolding before her eyes until a familiar baritone voice resonated behind her

faint fragrant of earl grey. Jonathan waved at her. “Come on over and try the tea that

“Thank you, Mr. Jonathan.”

formally as if he was a stranger.

Am I that old?

days, you refused to use honorifics when Old Mr. Simmons insisted that you do so when talking to me. Ironically, you’ve

Cough… cough…

She choked

was all tensed up.

for the cup of tea with you,” he said languidly as he approached her and gently patted

he didn’t startle me like

the honorific terms back in the day. Moreover, she was going through

was reluctant to acknowledge him as an

an elephant’s memory to remember such a thing that I’ve said before and try to use it against me now. How

her head, the restaurant

intended to leave two waiters in the 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

this lady must be a

the burner at the most

the time dinner was over, it was

bad to dine with Mr. Jonathan after all. I’m supposed to treat him to this meal, but I clearly ate

the bill. The manager

get me

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