Chapter 29


    Chapter 29 A Shameless Seductress


    The whole world knew that the engagement between the Xander and the Lingard families had been


    called off.


    Hence, Lorelei was curious to find out about the good-looking guy who braved the rain to pick Micha


    up after work. Upon hearing how she addressed him courteously, Lorelei bowed and introduced herself


    in a serious tone, “Hi, Mr. Jonathan. I’m Lorelei Summerfield, Mich’s colleague.”


    She seemed like a well-mannered andposed girl, but she was in fact, fretting deep down like one


    who had ants in her pants.


    This is my first time meeting Mich’s elder, who is so young and handsome. If it weren’t for Alois, I bet I’d


    have fallen head over heels for him.


    “Hmm,” he briefly acknowledged without any emotions.


    His eyes remained fixated on Micha’s delicate face. “Let’s go,” he urged softly.


    An elder? What on earth is she trying to do? Who wants to be her elder?


    “I’ll take my leave now, Lorelei. See you tomorrow!”


    Micha could sense the air growing thicker. She was also puzzled when she noticed a slight change in


    Jonathan’s expression. Did I say something wrong? Why is he even angry? What a bad temper! There’s


    no wonder rumor has it that he doesn’t get along well with the opposite sex. With an attitude like this,


    which girl will ever be willing to stay by his side?


    After bidding Lorelei goodbye, Micha quickened her steps and trailed behind like a mouse. She was


    afraid to step on his toes again. His mood swings are so unpredictable!


    When they were about to exit the building, he stopped abruptly. Micha was not able to stop in time


    and bumped into him.


    “Ouch!”


    She felt a sharp pang on her forehead and let out a groan. Before she could rub it, someone else’s hand


    was already doing the action.


    Surprised, she looked up and was met by Jonathan’s worried gaze. His palm on her forehead was so


    warm.


    A red spot became pronounced on Micha’s fair skin. Frowning, Jonathan questioned, “Why are you so


    careless?”


    Feeling aggrieved, sheined, “I was trying to catch up with you.”


    Unexpectedly, Jonathan did not get upset. Conversely, he was listening to her attentively. Then, he


    replied with a smile, “There’s no need for you to y catch up. I’m always here, Mich.”


    “Huh?”


    She looked up and was captivated by his bright, alluring eyes.


    One could easily fall into that mesmerizing abyss.


    Her face flushed as they locked eyes with each other. Subconsciously, she took a step back, but he


    pulled her back into his embrace. “Let’s go now and not stand here in the cold weather.”


    She could feel the warmth exuding from his body despite being separated from the fabrics of his suit.


    Additionally, there was a fresh scent lingering around him. Micha’s heart raced rapidly, and she could


    not resist burying her head deeper into his arms.


    Upon catching a glimpse of Jonathan stepping out of the premises, Walter quickly got out of the car with


    an umbre.


    When Micha was finally seated, she realized that Jonathan’s suit was all wet. He’s probably worried


    that I’d be drenched in the rain. Therefore, he sacrificed himself just to make sure that I was fully covered


    under the umbre.


    Feeling rather bad about it, she took out a tissue and handed it over to him. “Hurry up and wipe yourself


    dry. Don’t catch a cold.”


    Hearing that, Walter immediately hid away the towel that he was about to pass to Jonathan.


    Subsequently, he held his breath and tried to make his presence go unnoticed.


    What Mr. Xander needs right now is Ms. Lingard’s care and concern, not this towel.


    He took a peek at the backseat via the rear mirror, and he almost burst into a series of loud cheers when


    he saw the corners of Jonathan’s lips curled upward.


    At that moment, nothing seemed more satisfying than making the right move for the sake of his boss’


    happiness.


    Shortly after, he heard Jonathan tease her shamelessly, “Mich, you care for me, don’t you?”


    Walter nearly choked on his saliva. Oh my, why is Mr. Xander acting like a drama king?


    A conflicting expression shed across Micha’s face. A whileter, she eximed, “Well, Mr.


    Jonathan, you are my elder. It’s only natural that I show concern toward a senior.”


    Though he cringed at her word choice, a warm and fuzzy feeling still rose within him. Whatever it is, the


    bottom line is that she cares about me.


    Feeling delighted, Jonathan epted the tissue. However, he did not use it. Instead, he kept it in the


    pocket closest to his heart.


    I must treasure this like a collectible. It’s the first time this girl proactively does something nice to me.


    His action did not go unnoticed. While Micha was still staring at him, Jonathan turned and saw her


    scrutinizing him.


    Instantly, a pinky blush spread through her face to her ears, and her heart pounded furiously.


    In the next second, she quickly averted her gaze and faced the window.


    She’s actually shy? How cute!


    About half an hourter, the car pulled over. The weather was rather chilly since it was still drizzling.


    It was Micha’s first day reporting to work. Hence, she picked a body-hugging pastel power suit paired


    with high heels to look prim and proper.


    Previously, she would often dress casually like a university student. Donning in a set of formal working


    attire made her look more mature and femininely attractive. However, the thin outfit was certainly not


    good for a rainy day.


    Suddenly, she felt warmth on her shoulders as a familiar scent drifted into her nose. Someone had


    wrapped a long ck trench coat around her.


    As far as she could recall, Zack had never showed her any affection during the few years they were


    engaged. She felt so ufortable having a man’s coat around her body. “Mr. Jonathan, this…”


    “Wear it, for it’s cold outside. You can return it to me next time.”


    What? Is there next time? Can I choose not to wear it?


    Before she could reject, he grabbed hold of her shoulder while taking the ck umbre from Walter, and


    strode into the restaurant. “It’s a small umbre, so don’t fidget,” reminded Jonathan.


    Not knowing what to do, Micha side-eyed Walter who had left them for the car. She tried to pursue


    further, “Is that gentleman not going to join us for dinner?”


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    She was dying to find another person to join them, so that she could be spared from the awkwardness of


    eating alone with him. Who would have known that her question fetched a sharp re from Jonathan!


    “Did you just call him a gentleman?” A tinge of grimaceced his tone.


    The next moment, he snapped without waiting for her answer, “He doesn’t need to eat!”


    Unbeknownst to Micha, he was not going to let Walter off so easily just because she asked an


    innocent question.


    That night, the poor Walter starved for the entire night as a punishment by his boss. He had nothing but


    only water to drink.