Stealing Your Heart (Lin Xinyan) novel Chapter 890

“Ms. Lin? What are you doing here?” Jiang Mohan was shocked to see her here.

Zong Yanxi’s hands curled into fists, and she had to force herself to keep her threshing emotions in check in order to keep her calm façade.

“I…” Her voice came out dry. “I lost my way…”

“Get in the car. I’ll give you a ride.” He locked his gaze with hers.

Zong Yanxi relaxed her curled fists and smiled. “Thank you for the offer, President Jiang.”

Jiang Mohan remained silent.

She pulled open the door and slid into the car.

“President Jiang, I was wondering if you’ve settled your matters?” She went straight to the point. “I don’t wish for anything to happen during the period of our collaboration.”

Jiang Mohan kept up with his silence and steered the car onto the road.

Whatever happened yesterday was an accident. He was set up by someone with the intention to ruin his reputation, but he had already settled the matter.

He was also upset about the incident.

“I’m assuming you haven’t had lunch yet, have you, Ms. Lin? Let’s head for lunch. It’ll be my treat.” Jiang Mohan suddenly blurted out.

Zong Yanxi gave his suggestion some thought. “How could I ever reject such a sincere offer from you, President Jiang?”

Jiang Mohan cast a glance at her through the rear mirror. There had not been a single time where she had not surprised him every time they met.

It was the same this time.

It was as though she possessed some kind of charm that drew him close to her, making him want to fall at her feet and make her his.

He repulsed that feeling.

He loathed being controlled by women and being at a loss of power due to them.

The car slowed to a stop at the main entrance of a fancy restaurant.

Zong Yanxi took a closer look at the restaurant they were at and immediately felt her emotions churn. This was the restaurant that she used to love. It was where she used to drag Jiang Mohan to, and it had all her favorite dishes.

Why did he bring me here?

Did he know something?

Zong Yanxi felt slightly anxious.

Jiang Mohan had already slipped out of the car, but upon seeing that she hadn’t done so, he walked over and opened the door for her. “Ms. Lin.”

Zong Yanxi remained glued to her seat. “I’m not hungry. President Jiang, perhaps you should send me back to the hotel.”

“We’re already here, Ms. Lin. You might as well get out and have a meal.” Jiang Mohan had no intentions of sending her back and gave her a clear signal to vacate the car.

Zong Yanxi bit down on her lip and lowered her head as she exited the car. Jiang Mohan took the lead into the restaurant, with her closely in tow. He was a regular in this restaurant, so the manager came down personally to show them the way in. “President Jiang.”

Jiang Mohan nodded in acknowledgement.

“I’ve prepared a vacant table for your use. It’s secluded as well.” The manager brought them over to the VIP sector near the window.

Zong Yanxi cast her glance downwards as she followed him in.

“Here you go, miss.” The manager pulled out the chair for her.

She thanked him politely before taking a seat.

“The usual.” Jiang Mohan ordered as he sat down.

The manager was shocked. He visited here often with his wife, and he always ordered the same few dishes because they were the favorites of his wife. Now that he is here with another woman, why is he still ordering the usual dishes?

Jiang Mohan looked up at the manager. “Li?”

“Oh! Yes, sir. I’ll let the kitchen know. Please give us a moment.” The manager smiled sheepishly.

With that, the manager disappeared into the kitchen to prepare their meal. Zong Yanxi took a sip of her glass of water and asked, “President Jiang, are you fond of this restaurant?”

“Yes.” He didn’t even give a second thought to her question. It was only after he replied did he realize that it wasn’t he who was fond of the restaurant. This was her favorite restaurant.

He often visited this place and slowly got used to the routine of ordering the same few dishes. He wasn’t even sure if he came here often because he actually liked the food here or out of habit. He just liked coming here.

Zong Yanxi gently shut her eyes, her pretty eyelashes trembling in the slightest.

“Actually, it was my ex-wife who used to love this place.” Jiang Mohan leaned back and gazed at her. Sunlight shone in from the window next to them, and its beams bathed Zong Yanxi in a faint warm light. For a split second, he thought he saw her again.

He rubbed his fingers together. “You look like her.”

Zong Yanxi’s head shot up. She frowned. Did he realize something?