NOVPUBChapter 1090: Chapter 1090: Can We Show Some Respect for the Elders?_1 Chapter 1090 -1090: Can We Show Some Respect for the Elders?_1 While Adrian Zhekova took a daily trip to Pingla, he chose to navigate the city by car through the parking lot, avoiding public exposure.
Even if reporters would wait at the gate, they would be incapable of getting a snap of him.
Also, he wasn’t some celebrity that reporters would focus their energies on.
No matter which photo was displayed, the viewers would certainly notice.
If his name were not mentioned, perhaps Mattew Xenos wouldn’t recognize Adrian Zhekova at first glance.
After all, there’s a considerable difference between a two-dimensional image and a person in three dimensions.
Even the most attentive person would struggle to recognize him at first.
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But now that Cindy Clarke mentioned his name.
By connecting his face to the name, how would Matthew Xenos not recognize him?
If it were Adrian Zhekova, then Lyke Zhekova was Adrian’s Fourth Uncle!
This meant, everything Lyke Zhekova said earlier was true, and he might have even downplayed some parts.
Matthew Xenos thought about how he had doubted Lyke Zhekova’s authenticity earlier.
How he had suspected Lyke Zhekova of bluffing, his face blushed with embarrassment.
Upon recalling what he had thought before, he felt mortified.
Moreover, had Lyke Zhekova noticed his misconceptions?
Matthew Xenos tried to recall Lyke Zhekova’s reactions from just now, trying to deduce if he had seen through him.
But then, his mind had been engulfed by a sour feeling, as if a lemon was squeezed into it, and he hadn’t been observant.
Even if he strained his memory now, he wouldn’t succeed.
Matthew Xenos could barely bring himself to look at Lyke Zhekova.
But still, he managed to sneak a quick glance at him.
He found Lyke Zhekova wholly engrossed in Adrian Zhekova and Cindy Clarke, not glancing at him even once.
Mathew couldn’t help but think, how could Lyke even bother looking at him?
This time, he had truly missed out on an opportunity to connect with Lyke Zhekova.
Although Matthew worked in foreign trade, it wasn’t directly related to Lyke Zhekova’s field.
Yet he didn’t necessarily have to stay in foreign trade for the rest of his life.
The more people he knew, the more contacts he would have and the more career paths would open up for him.
The foreign trade market wasn’t flourishing now, unlike some years ago.
His income too had dwindled compared to the past.
He had thought about exploring other career paths and pondered what else he could do.
And now, he had let such a fantastic opportunity slip through his fingers.
What’s the use of pleasing Lyke Zhekova, now that he knew of Lyke’s identity?
Wouldn’t Lyke see through his small schemes?
Now, Matthew deeply regretted it.
Moreover, he felt that he might have offended Lyke Zhekova.
Now that Adrian Zhekova and Cindy Clarke had arrived.
It was clear that a family gathering was taking place.
He felt out of place here.
He didn’t know any of them and had nothing in common to talk about.
So when Cindy Clarke looked at him and asked a question, Matthew prepared to beat a retreat.
Mrs.
Lewis awkwardly explained, “He’s a younger generation friend of our family who came to visit us.”
Mrs.
Lewis couldn’t bear to mention he was Peggy Lewis’s prospective suitor.
The situation was beyond awkward.
If Adrian Zhekova and Lyke Zhekova weren’t present, she would have spoken the truth.
But how could she do so now?
She had called Matthew Xenos without telling Peggy Lewis.
This turn of events was rather unseemly.
Mrs.
Lewis reprimanded herself silently.
Not only did it embarrass everyone, including the young Matthew, but now she was also left pondering how she would explain this to the matchmaker.
After this experience, Mrs.
Lewis swore never to act first and report later.
Matthew Xenos seized the moment and said, “I was just here to see Uncle and Aunt, it’s time for me to leave.”
Mrs.
Lewis made a polite protest, “Hey, why are you leaving in such a hurry?
Stay and join us for a meal.”
Matthew Xenos laughed and said, “I chose the wrong time to visit.
I didn’t know you had guests.
That’s my fault.
I will visit another day.”
“Oh, how can we just let you leave like this?” Mrs.
Lewis insisted politely.
“It’s alright, I will visit you and Uncle again,” said Matthew Xenos.
He was already near the door, bracing himself to put on his shoes.
Everyone was clustered around him, and it felt as if all their attention was fixated on him.
This made Matthew extremely stiff while putting on his shoes.
Something so simple turned into a task due to pressure, with his hands beginning to shake.
When he squatted to put on his shoes, he lost balance and stumbled.
Thankfully, Mr.
Lewis was attentive and steadied him promptly.
This made Matthew embarrass even more.
“Thank you,” Matthew Xenos thanked uncomfortably and hurriedly put on his shoes.
However, when he stood up, he stumbled again.
Fortunately, this time he quickly held onto the door and didn’t need anyone to steady him.
But Matthew still felt embarrassed and said hurriedly, “I should get going, sorry for disturbing you all today.”
“I should accompany you to the door,” Mrs.
Lewis said hurriedly.
“It’s unnecessary,” Matthew insisted, eager to make his exit, much like a man fleeing.
“Auntie, please don’t bother,” said Matthew Xenos.
Mrs.
Lewis then asked Mr.
Lewis, “Dear, could you please escort him to the door?”
Always a practical man, Mr.
Lewis only had to slip into his slippers and he was ready to go out.
No matter how much Matthew protested, Mr.
Lewis insisted on walking him to the door.
Unable to refuse, Matthew allowed Mr.
Lewis to escort him out.
After that, Mrs.
Lewis led Cindy Clarke and the others to the living room to sit.
Although many people had arrived, the sofa was long enough to accommodate everyone.
Peggy Lewis brought over a dining chair and placed it opposite the coffee table, letting the guests sit on the sofa while she took care of serving tea and the like.
Everyone sat around the coffee table, making it convenient for conversation.
Upon looking around, Lyke Zhekova realized he and Peggy Lewis were seated quite far apart.
The distance wasn’t insignificant; this wouldn’t do.
So, Lyke Zhekova decided to move to a location closer to Peggy Lewis but still not close enough.
Even though there wasn’t anyone between them, a significant gap still existed.
Lyke Zhekova aimed a meaningful look at Peggy Lewis, trying to convey his thoughts through his eyes.
Move closer to him.
However, Peggy Lewis was fully focused on playing the role of the host perfectly, ensuring everyone was comfortable.
Therefore, she didn’t notice Lyke Zhekova’s suggestive look.
This frustrated Lyke Zhekova no end.
On top of that, Adrian Zhekova was right there, clearly enjoying the show.
His lips held a ghost of a smile, and his eyes, devoid of any attempts at cover-up, kept moving from Lyke Zhekova to Peggy Lewis.
It was clear that he was finding amusement in Lyke Zhekova’s discomfort. 𝙣𝒐𝙫𝙥𝙪𝙗.𝙘𝙤𝙢
Lyke Zhekova was fuming at this point.
Couldn’t Adrian respect his elders a bit more?
Luckily, Mrs.
Lewis was much more perceptive than Peggy Lewis.
Seeing Peggy sitting quite far from Lyke, and observing Lyke’s obvious urgency, she became more confident about a certain matter.
