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.

simple action, she felt like he did it on purpose, seemingly hugging her in a way. “Let’s go in.” He

“Okay.”

into the room, not realizing a

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

hot tea, whereas

had always found

of the rain, she was also captivated by the hustle and bustle of the vibrant city. Cars zoomed past the busy

her eyes until a familiar baritone voice resonated behind her

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

“Thank you, Mr. Jonathan.”

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

Am I that old?

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 insisted that you do so

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 until tears

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

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

panicked if he didn’t startle me

Moreover, she was going through a

an elder because he was only a

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 vengeful and

still cursing him in her head, the restaurant manager

to 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, ready to serve

must be a special someone

the most ideal temperature. Michaela enjoyed herself thoroughly. In contrast,

was over, it was already

after all. I’m supposed

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

get me

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