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

“Okay.”

into the room, not realizing a smirk had settled

thirty people at any one time. Yet, there

and went ahead to make a pot of hot tea, whereas Michaela made

had always found them

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

her eyes until a familiar baritone voice

grey. Jonathan waved at her. “Come

“Thank you, Mr. Jonathan.”

if he was a stranger. On the other hand, she spoke

Am I that old?

in the days, you refused to use honorifics when Old Mr. Simmons insisted that you do so when talking to me. Ironically, you’ve not dropped the

Cough… cough…

when he brought up the past. She choked on a gulp of warm tea and started coughing violently

head helplessly when he saw that she was

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

he didn’t

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

that time, she was 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

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

in the room to wait on the duo. However, his suggestion was rejected by

this lady must be a special someone to Mr.

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

time dinner was over, it was

Jonathan after all. I’m supposed to treat him to this meal, but I clearly ate

excuse to go downstairs, wanting to foot the bill. The manager saw her

me the

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