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.

on purpose, seemingly hugging her in a way. “Let’s go in.” He continued

“Okay.”

strode into the room, not realizing a smirk had settled upon

it could easily host about thirty people

to make a pot of hot tea, whereas Michaela made her way

always

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

in the eventful scenes unfolding before her eyes until a familiar

she turned around, the room was filled with a faint fragrant of earl grey. Jonathan waved at her. “Come on over and try the tea that I’ve made for you. It will warm you up in no

“Thank you, Mr. Jonathan.”

if he was a stranger.

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 when talking to me. Ironically,

Cough… cough…

brought up the past. She choked on

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

for the cup of tea with you,” he said languidly as he

panicked if he didn’t startle me like

by the honorific terms back in the day. Moreover, she was going

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

it seriously? He must have an elephant’s memory to remember such a thing that I’ve said before and try to use it

cursing him in her head, the restaurant

wait on the duo. However, his suggestion was rejected by Jonathan. The manager was astounded to see the latter rolling up his

must be a special someone to Mr.

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

the time dinner was over,

exactly that bad to dine with Mr. Jonathan after all. I’m supposed to treat him to this meal, but I clearly ate more

to foot the bill. The manager saw her and asked immediately, “Is there

me the

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