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

that it could easily host about thirty people at any one time. Yet, there was only

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

always

zoomed past the busy roads, and the pedestrians quickened

eyes until a familiar baritone

her. “Come on over and try

“Thank you, Mr. Jonathan.”

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

Am I that old?

Michaela was about to take another sip, a crisp voice said sarcastically, “I remember clearly that back in the days, you refused to use honorifics when Old Mr. Simmons

Cough… cough…

face was flushed a crimson red when he brought up the past. She choked on a gulp of warm tea and started coughing violently

shook his head helplessly when he saw that she was

you drink so fast? No one is fighting for the cup of tea with you,” he said languidly

if he

day. Moreover, she was going

reluctant to acknowledge him as an elder because he was only a few

to remember such

she was still cursing him in her head, the restaurant manager

serve an array of gourmet dishes, 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 rolling up his sleeves,

be a special someone to

and keeping the burner at the most ideal

dinner was over,

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

foot the bill. The manager saw her and

get me the

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