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.”

not realizing a smirk had settled upon Jonathan’s

about thirty people at any one time. Yet, there was

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

had always found them

zoomed past the busy roads, and the pedestrians quickened their steps

so engrossed in the eventful scenes unfolding before her eyes until a familiar baritone

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

“Thank you, Mr. Jonathan.”

on addressing him formally as if he was a stranger. On the

Am I that old?

voice said sarcastically, “I remember clearly that back in the days, you refused to use honorifics when Old Mr. Simmons insisted that you do so when

Cough… cough…

She choked on a

was all tensed up. He knew that he was

tea with you,” he said languidly as he approached

he didn’t startle me

repulsed by the honorific terms back in the day. Moreover, she was going through a rebellious stage then. Due to

she was reluctant to acknowledge him as an elder because he was

it seriously? He must have an elephant’s memory to remember

her head, the restaurant manager knocked on the door courteously and entered the

of gourmet dishes, he intended to leave two waiters in the room to wait on the duo. However,

lady must be a special someone to

was very good at pairing the cheeses and keeping the burner at the most ideal temperature. Michaela enjoyed herself thoroughly. In contrast, Jonathan had very little because he was busy

the time dinner was over, it was

it’s not exactly that bad to dine with Mr. Jonathan after all. I’m supposed to treat him to this meal,

an excuse to go downstairs, wanting to foot the bill. The manager saw her and asked immediately, “Is there anything that

me

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