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

thirty people at any one time. Yet, there was only one long table

pot of hot tea, whereas Michaela made her way

had always

city. Cars zoomed past the busy roads, and the pedestrians quickened their steps to get to their

her eyes until a familiar baritone voice resonated

waved at her. “Come on over and try the tea that I’ve made for you. It will

“Thank you, Mr. Jonathan.”

if he was a stranger. On the other hand, she spoke casually

Am I that old?

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

Cough… cough…

when he brought up the past. She choked on a

helplessly when he saw that she was all tensed up. He knew that he was

tea with you,” he said languidly as he

he didn’t startle me like

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

an elder because he was only a few years her

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

the restaurant manager knocked on the door courteously and entered the room

he 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

a special someone to Mr.

the burner at the most ideal

dinner was over, it

all. I’m supposed to treat him to this meal, but I clearly ate more

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

get me

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