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.

felt like he did it on purpose, seemingly hugging

“Okay.”

not realizing a smirk had settled

room was so huge that it could easily host about thirty

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

always found

of the vibrant city. Cars zoomed past

unfolding before her eyes until a familiar baritone voice

at her. “Come on over and try the tea that I’ve

“Thank you, Mr. Jonathan.”

formally as if he was a stranger. On

Am I that old?

to take another sip, a crisp voice said sarcastically, “I remember clearly that back in the days, you

Cough… cough…

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

that she was all tensed

you 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

day. Moreover, she was going through a rebellious stage then. Due to that,

as an elder because he

memory to remember such a thing that I’ve said

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

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

a special

fondue was absolutely delicious. Jonathan was very good at pairing the cheeses and keeping the burner at the most ideal temperature. Michaela enjoyed herself thoroughly.

time dinner was over, it was

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

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

me

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