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

“Okay.”

the room, not realizing a

it could easily host about thirty people at any

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

had always found

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

so engrossed in the eventful scenes unfolding before her eyes until

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

“Thank you, Mr. Jonathan.”

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

Am I that old?

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

Cough… cough…

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

his head helplessly when he saw that she was

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

if he didn’t startle

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

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

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

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

duo. However, his suggestion was rejected by Jonathan. The manager was astounded to see the latter rolling up his sleeves, ready to serve his

must be a special someone to Mr.

cheese 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. In contrast, Jonathan had very little because he was busy tending

time dinner was over, it was

after all. I’m supposed to treat him to

came up with an excuse to go downstairs, wanting to foot the bill. The manager saw her and asked immediately, “Is there anything that I can help you with,

me

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