NOVPUBChapter 1031: Chapter 1031: If not an outsider, then an insider?
_1 Chapter 1031 -1031: If not an outsider, then an insider?
_1 “What’s the matter?” Lyke Zhekova noticed that Peggy Lewis was looking at him and spoke out loud.
Peggy unconsciously tried to cover the speaker of her mobile phone with her hand.
But she only raised her hand a little, before letting it fall back down.
She silently chuckled to herself.
When she finished work earlier she had openly told Clara Evans and Abigail Ackehurst about it, not caring that they would know.
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What was she still holding back now?
It was purely a habit.
Clara had been listening on speakerphone with Abigail.
Although Lyke’s voice was not loud, both of them heard it.
The two immediately got excited.
“Peggy, who is next to you?
Is it Lyke?” Clara asked with excitement.
Clara and Abigail were like fans of a particular celebrity couple.
They immediately clenched their fists in excitement and began to stomp their feet where they stood.
“Yes.” Peggy nodded.
If anyone dared to say that it was because of Cindy Clarke that Lyke came to pick up Peggy, they would not believe it at all.
Even if it was a close friend of his own family, it was not necessary to personally pick her up and drop her off.
They guessed that Lyke might not even be this affectionate toward his own nephew.
As for lovers or mistresses, they scoffed at the possibility even more.
The reason ended up being the same as what Rose Lopez and the others thought.
No matter what, it would not be a good look to pursue a friend of your own niece.
Wouldn’t that be a slap in the face?
“Then! then we won’t disturb you anymore.” Clara and Abigail got their answer.
As for the details, they would ask Peggy tomorrow.
The two hung up the phone.
Abigail excitedly shook Clara’s arm and asked, “Clara, do you think Lyke is pursuing Peggy?”
“Definitely!” Clara nodded heavilly, more confident than Peggy herself.
“Peggy said that it was because of Cindy Clarke that she got the business.
But I think, Lyke didn’t want to give other people benefits, so he took this opportunity to see Peggy more often.” Clara said.
The two continued discussing as they entered the Subway Station.
After Peggy ended the call, her face was a little red.
Although Clara didn’t say anything explicit, from her tone, Peggy understood what she was hinting at.
On this particular day, she hadn’t expected that Lyke would came to pick her up again.
She thought it would be a one-time thing.
Peggy also voiced this aloud to him.
Lyke explained, “Today, your boss from Majestic called me and told me that he fired Jacob Zahn.”
Peggy, “!”
This makes it seem like he is Lyke’s subordinate.
One might as well just let Majestic acquire his company directly.
Firing an employee, yet he has to report to the CEO of another company.
Peggy didn’t know how to respond to this.
However, giving it some thought, she was able to understand.
She guessed that her boss thought Lyke was worried about Jacob’s character, and didn’t want him to think poorly of the company because of Jacob’s problems.
So, after firing Jacob, he immediately told Lyke.
He wanted Lyke to know that Majestic would never keep an employee like Jacob, and that Majestic was a company with principles.
Lyke continued, “Based on what you said before, Jacob placed all the blame on you.
I was afraid that he might try to harm you after being fired, so I came to pick you up.”
Peggy wanted to say that Lyke must be a fortune teller, right?
How did he predict everything so accurately?
“Did he give you any trouble?” Lyke asked.
“When he was fired today, everyone in the office was protecting me.
I was also on guard, so he didn’t manage to harm me.” Peggy replied.
“Peggy.” Lyke suddenly called out.
Peggy’s heart skipped a beat.
This was the first time Lyke had addressed her this way.
“Since you’ve started calling me Lyke, it’s okay for me to call you Peggy, right?” Lyke gave a slight smile and asked.
“Of course.” Peggy immediately replied.
“Since we’re on a first-name basis, I hope you won’t hide anything from me if you encounter any trouble.” Lyke continued.
“Not to be arrogant, but protecting you is well within my capabilities.
I believe I can help you with anything you need help with.”
“The last thing I want is for you to treat me as an outsider and not tell me about any trouble you encounter.” Lyke said.
Peggy blinked.
If he’s not an outsider, does that mean he’s an insider?
“So, tell me?” Lyke continued, “Considering Jacob’s character, he wouldn’t leave without doing something.
Even if it was just a bluff, he wouldn’t go quietly.”
“Tell me in detail what happened today when Jacob was fired.” Lyke paused, then let out a, “Hm?”
This “Hm” was said in a slight, lazy drawl.
It was very languid.
If it wasn’t for this moment, if it was in the warm sunshine of the afternoon.
If he whispered this gently in her ear, how weak would it make her feel?
Peggy felt like her whole body was going soft.
Just because of this, she would agree to anything Lyke said.
So, Peggy dizzily recounted in detail everything that had happened that day.
She didn’t leave out anything, telling it all to Lyke.
“So, he did threaten you.” Lyke frowned.
Peggy nodded, “But I can’t tell if he was just bluffing or he really plans to do something.”
Lyke sighed, “Luckily I came today.
Otherwise, how could I leave you alone to return home?”
“I was thinking that if there’s no other way, during this time I would call a car to go home directly to my doorstep and he wouldn’t be able to touch me.” Peggy said.
“No way!” Lyke immediately objected, “Even if you finish work at the normal time, it is already almost dark.
If you have overtime work, you would leave the office even later.”
“There have been many incidents when booking a car on ride-hailing apps.
It’s very insecure for a girl to ride alone in a stranger’s car at night.
There have been so many incidents where girls have been injured.
You’re taking a ride alone is just too worrying.” Lyke said.
“Let’s do this.
From now on, I’ll pick you up and drop you off every day.
It’s not just in the evening, I’ll also pick you up from your house in the morning.” Lyke said, “You need to be careful at night, but what if Jacob decides to catch you off guard in the morning and blocks your way?”
Peggy had not considered this at all.
Upon hearing Lyke’s reminder, she immediately thought it was very reasonable.
“If you have to work overtime, just let me know.” Lyke paused, “What if there’s no one in your company at night and Jacob comes to your office?
No one will be able to protect you.”
“If you have to work overtime, I’ll just go to your office and keep you company.” Lyke added.
Lyke drummed his fingertips on the steering wheel, “If you can, try to have your business meetings during the day.
Of course, I know that it’s not always up to you.”
