Sydney smiled politely.
"I wouldn't say 'pressured', but I do feel a little nervous."
Sydney had the experience of having dinner with leaders of major companies and even of the city.
Christopher somehow felt different from them all.
She could tell at one glance what kind of people the rest of them were, and even see through their preferences and such.
However, she couldn't figure Christopher Jackson out. Each time she looked into his eyes, she would feel slightly nervous, as though he was capable of melting her into a puddle anytime.
Having lived through half her life, Sydney wasn't a naive young lady who thought that Christopher had feelings for her. Yet, in the depths of her heart, she could sense something wrong with the look in his eyes.
"Why do you feel nervous? Do you think I'll be fierce to you, or raise some unreasonable request?" Christopher asked.
He spoke calmly and politely, with a graceful poise befitting of a true gentleman.
Sydney said, "Mr. Jackson, I naturally must be cautious walking by your side."
Christopher lowered his head. After a moment's silence, he said, "You don't need to stand on ceremony with me, or be so cautious around me. Just treat me like you would anyone else. Don't worry, I won't pick on you or make things difficult for you, or even force you to do something you don't want to do. It's just lunch. If you really feel pressured, we can always leave."
Every word was spoken with such grace and pose.
Sydney naturally wouldn't allow herself to leave at this juncture just because of some nerves.
"Mr. Jackson, thank you so much for saying all that. I do find it an honor to be able to have a meal with you," she said.
"Don't be so formal with me. It's not that big an honor, really. As the president of a bank, I'm sure things are not easy with all the work you're busy with day in, day out. It is, in fact, an honor for me to have lunch with you. I actually have to seek your advice on finance-related issues, since you're clearly a professional in this field."
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The readers' comments on the novel: Chasing My Pregnant Wife (Rosalie and Theodore)
Why aren't u updating......
Unrealistic. What a comedy. If Sebastian and Rosalie are cousins, their families must have already prevented them to be together abroad. Isn't it bizarre that nobody is doing something to let them know of their family relationship? And pls stop putting Aurora in a high pedestal. Your readers want Rosalie to be genuinely happy,free of stupid misunderstanding. Thank you....
Another garbled story with lots of gibberish. Absolute rubbish. I got to chapter 26 and can't anymore...
Too many people involve.. sigh~ this is like the most angst novel i've read.....
I just wish one thing...that the writer will not bring too many unnecessary and unrealistic twists,too many misunderstanding,miscommunication that gives the reader the hint not to continue with the novel. In the long run, We lost our interest in this kind of unending plot....
Thanks for the update !...