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.

she felt like he did it on purpose,

“Okay.”

into the room, not realizing a smirk

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

removed his jacket and went ahead to make a pot of hot tea,

always

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 destinations; everyone seemed to know where they

unfolding before her eyes until a familiar baritone

of earl grey. Jonathan waved at her. “Come on over

“Thank you, Mr. Jonathan.”

he was a stranger. On the other

Am I that old?

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…

face was flushed a crimson red when he brought up the past. She choked on

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

fighting for the cup of tea with you,” he

if he didn’t startle me like

day. Moreover, she was going through a

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

kids 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

cursing him in her head, the restaurant manager knocked on the door courteously

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

this lady must be a special someone to Mr.

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

dinner was over, it was already

that bad to dine with Mr. Jonathan after all. I’m supposed to treat

The manager saw her and

get me the

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