The lunch went on pretty smoothly, despite Sydney's nerves at the start.
Christopher, on the other hand, remained rather open-minded.
Sydney slowly got infected by his mood; they started chatting about many things, ranging from finance-related issues to personal preferences. They even shared anecdotes about interesting and strange things they encountered.
The two of them got along pretty well.
Many times during their conversation, Sydney was tickled pink by Christopher.
Each time Sydney laughed, Christopher would look at her with a tender and deep look in his eyes. Yet, he always managed to compose himself right before Sydney noticed it.
They continued chatting long after their meal was over.
The clock struck two in the afternoon before they realized it.
Sydney glanced at her watch. "Mr. Jackson, we've been here for so long. I'm sorry for holding you back from your appointments."
Christopher smiled. "Not at all. Am I holding you back from anything?"
Sydney smiled politely. "Of course not. I just didn't expect us to have so much to talk about."
Christopher was truly very different from all other powerful and influential leaders she had met.
He was polite and knew his boundaries. He didn't do everything he pleased and disregarded other people's feelings just because he had the power to do so.
He even thanked the waiter each time he switched out their plates and napkins.
He was a very charming man indeed.
However, she heard that he had never been married and had no children to his name. He probably gave his entire life to his career.
A man like him probably had no lack of women, given his status as a bachelor.
People who were powerful and influential didn't let their marital status stop them from having their fun outside the family. They simply did it in the dark, such that no one else knew about it.
Sydney often saw those well-dressed men surrounded by beauties at public functions. Famous female celebrities were merely playthings to them. As long as they footed the bill, they were capable of many filthy things.
The circle was very polluted indeed, and Sydney had seen so much of it she had turned numb. As for Christopher, she had no idea what he was like in private.
At the very least, on the surface, he seemed more reserved and more worthy of her respect than others.
"We can always meet and chat more next time."
Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: Chasing My Pregnant Wife (Rosalie and Theodore)
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 !...