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.

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

“Okay.”

into the room, not realizing

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

went ahead to make a pot of hot

always

of the rain, she was also captivated by the hustle and bustle of the vibrant city. Cars zoomed past the busy roads, and the pedestrians quickened their steps to get to their

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

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

“Thank you, Mr. Jonathan.”

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

Am I that old?

clearly that back in the days, you refused to use honorifics when Old Mr. Simmons insisted that you do so when talking

Cough… cough…

was flushed a crimson red when he brought up the past. She choked on a gulp of warm tea

was all tensed up. He knew that he

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

have panicked if he didn’t startle me like

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

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

thing. How could he take it seriously? He must have an elephant’s memory to remember such a thing that I’ve said before and try to use it against me now. How

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

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

this lady must be a

absolutely delicious. Jonathan was very good at pairing the cheeses and keeping the burner at the most ideal temperature.

dinner was over, it was

dine with Mr. Jonathan after all. I’m supposed

with an excuse to go downstairs, wanting to foot the bill. The manager saw

get me

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