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 on purpose, seemingly

“Okay.”

the room, not realizing a smirk

private room was so huge that it could easily host about thirty people at any

went ahead to make a pot of hot tea, whereas

always found

the vibrant city. Cars zoomed past the busy roads, and the

engrossed in the eventful scenes unfolding before her eyes until a familiar baritone voice resonated

around, the room was filled with a faint fragrant of earl grey. Jonathan waved at her. “Come on over and try

“Thank you, Mr. Jonathan.”

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

Am I that old?

remember clearly that back in the days, you refused to

Cough… cough…

the past. She choked on a gulp of warm tea and started coughing violently until tears filled her

was all tensed up. He knew that

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

wouldn’t have panicked if he didn’t startle

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

was reluctant to acknowledge him as an elder because

say the darndest 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

her head, the restaurant manager knocked on the door courteously

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 his

this lady must be a

most ideal temperature. Michaela enjoyed herself thoroughly. In contrast, Jonathan had very little because he was busy

dinner was over, it was

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

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

get me the

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