NOVPUBChapter 1008: Chapter 1008: It Really is Him_1 Chapter 1008 -1008: It Really is Him_1 “I can tell it was the same person speaking, it was him,” Clara Evans said.
“You recognized a voice over the phone?” Peggy Lewis was still a bit confused.
“Maybe others will struggle, but Lyke Zhekova’s voice is pretty distinct,” Clara Evans said, “He has a low, pleasing voice and doesn’t sound like those scumbag men.”
Peggy Lewis: “…”
She was familiar with the type of ‘scumbag sound’ Clara was referring to.
Some men lower their voice on purpose when they’re trying to flirt with a girl.
If he only flirted with his crush, naturally that would be different.
However, the voices that both Peggy Lewis and Clara Evans heard weren’t solely focused on wooing one person.
Even worse, these types of voices were often overly deliberate.
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Anyways, Peggy Lewis and Clara Evans disliked this kind of artificially charming voice.
And they referred to it as ‘scumbag sound’.
Once Clara Evans mentioned this, Peggy Lewis understood.
“But Lyke Zhekova’s voice is quite different.
It’s calm and steady, giving a sense of reliability,” said Clara Evans, “Plus, his voice is quite distinctive, so I recognised it immediately.”
“He called directly to your office landline, and I answered the phone.
He was very anxious and demanded that I bring people to the stairwell immediately,” Clara Evans added.
“He must have rushed over to our Company after making the call.
He was so worried about you, more than just a regular friend,” Clara Evans noted.
According to her, Lyke Zhekova didn’t seem like the type to readily go out of his way to help someone.
It wasn’t to say that Lyke Zhekova was cold or of bad character. 𝒏𝒐𝒗𝒑𝒖𝒃.𝙘𝒐𝒎
But once he had been notified, there was no need to personally appear or even send someone over to see if any help was needed.
Afterall, Clara Evans believed that with Lyke Zhekova’s position, the latter option would be the normal choice.
Peggy Lewis was stunned.
She was entirely unaware of the phone call from Lyke Zhekova.
Because she didn’t know, she didn’t raise the topic when she was with Lyke Zhekova yesterday.
Peggy Lewis had some indecision as she looked at her phone.
Now, she not only had Lyke Zhekova’s phone number but also had him on Whatsapp.
She could easily ask him about anything.
But if it really was him, what should she do?
Peggy Lewis hadn’t quite figured it out.
But one can’t just ignore this matter as if it never happened.
Peggy Lewis still sent Lyke Zhekova a message on Whatsapp.
Peggy Lewis: “A colleague told me that you called my office landline yesterday, and they were able to go to the stairwell to help me just in time.
She wasn’t sure, but the voice sounded like yours.”
Then, Peggy Lewis put down her phone.
If Lyke Zhekova was busy, he could first work and then reply when he see the message.
This was one of the reasons why Peggy Lewis chose to send him a Whatsapp message.
The other was that she didn’t have the courage to say what she wanted over the phone.
Writing a message was less stressful.
And with text, you can think about what you’re going to send.
Unlike speaking, once you say something inappropriate without thinking, you can’t take it back.
Unexpectedly, just as she put down her phone,
not long after, probably less than a minute,
her phone made a notification sound again.
She had the desktop version of Whatsapp on her computer.
She’d just chatted with both Clara Evans and Abigail Ackehurst using the desktop version.
Typing with a keyboard is faster.
But when chatting with Lyke Zhekova, Peggy Lewis didn’t open the desktop screen.
Even though there are partitions between the workstations,
Peggy Lewis still didn’t feel at ease.
What if someone could see from the unblocked side at the back?
So, Peggy Lewis prudently sent Lyke Zhekova a message on Whatsapp through her phone.
And she didn’t open Whatsapp on her computer.
Now, Peggy Lewis picked up her phone again to check.
It really was a reply from Lyke Zhekova.
Peggy Lewis couldn’t help but think, does he not need to work?
Why did he reply so quickly?
She didn’t know how Lyke Zhekova would respond, and Peggy Lewis was a bit nervous.
When she opened the message, she saw that Lyke Zhekova had succinctly replied with two words: “It’s me.”
It really was him.
Peggy Lewis scratched the back of her ear, wondering whether Lyke Zhekova was free or not.
With just two words, he seemed busy.
So Peggy Lewis sent back: “I wasn’t aware that you called my office.
Thank you.
You don’t have to rush in replying if you’re busy”.
Then, Peggy Lewis began to handle the collaboration with Majestic that she had taken over.
But just as she opened the file, her phone rang.
Looking at the screen, it was a call from Lyke Zhekova.
Wasn’t he busy?
Peggy Lewis picked up her phone and hastily left her desk.
Of course, she felt a bit traumatized by stairwells now.
But going to the restroom wouldn’t be appropriate either.
Even in a bathroom stall, other people could come in, overhearing her conversation clearly.
Peggy Lewis thought about it and went to the pantry.
The pantry wasn’t large and was a separate small space.
If someone comes, she can leave immediately.
If nobody comes, she can answer the call in peace.
After hastily entering and closing the door, Peggy Lewis quickly answered the phone.
“Lyke…” Peggy Lewis then remembered that Lyke Zhekova didn’t want to be called Mr.
Zhekova.
But calling him ‘Lyke Zhekova’, addressing him by name, also seemed quite impolite.
“Fourth Uncle Lyke.” Peggy Lewis promptly changed her address.
Lyke Zhekova: “…”
Peggy Lewis also struggled to cover her mouth.
She remembered that Lyke Zhekova didn’t want her to call him ‘Uncle’.
Caught off guard, it was pretty tough for her to decide.
So, Peggy Lewis had to go with “Fourth Uncle Lyke” for the time being.
“There’s only a 10 year gap between us,” Lyke Zhekova spoke with gritted teeth, “How am I your uncle?”
“It was my mistake,” Peggy Lewis promptly replied.
Peggy Lewis recalled that it was Lyke Zhekova who called her first.
She wondered what Lyke Zhekova wanted.
But Lyke Zhekova confused her with his detour, and she didn’t know how to ask now.
So, Peggy Lewis continued with the previous topic: “I didn’t know about it until I came to the office this morning, when a colleague mentioned that you had specifically notified them that I was trapped in the stairwell.”
“It’s no big deal,” Lyke Zhekova said.
“It’s not a small thing.
Without your call, my colleagues couldn’t have arrived quickly.
I thanked you yesterday, but this matter was left out.
Now that I know, I need to thank you for this too,” Peggy Lewis explained.
Lyke Zhekova thought for a moment and asked, “So, does your thank you yesterday include the phone call?”
