NOVPUBChapter 912: Chapter 912: An Image is Formed in the Mind_1 Chapter 912: Chapter 912: An Image is Formed in the Mind_1 Who doesn’t know about Old Madam’s petty skills?
I bet Victoria Wheeler knows it too.
From the expression on Victoria Wheeler’s face, one can tell.
Cindy Clarke simply and insincerely said, “Grandmother, I am aware.”
Victoria Wheeler feels like she can’t bear to look anymore.
The two of them seem to be purposefully getting on each other’s nerves.
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Peggy Lewis is not a hesitant girl.
She travelled quite a distance with Lyke Zhekova earlier.
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They had a chat under her house which wasn’t exactly friendly, but at least it wasn’t awkward.
The journey to the family mansion took even longer than the trip to Peggy’s house.
They both chatted a lot on the way.
Peggy Lewis gradually started to relax.
She didn’t expect Lyke Zhekova to be such a talkative person.
Lyke Zhekova even talked about her company and work.
Before they knew it, they reached the entrance of the family mansion.
Lyke Zhekova got out of the car and opened the door for Peggy Lewis.
They pressed the bell at the entrance of the family mansion, and not long after, Butler Howard opened the gate.
Lyke Zhekova then led Peggy Lewis inside.
Butler Howard initially wanted to receive them.
After all, it was Peggy Lewis’s first visit to the family mansion.
But Old Madam was worried that this would put pressure on Peggy Lewis and scare her.
So they decided to keep things casual.
Thus, Butler Howard didn’t formally greet them.
Lyke Zhekova walked with Peggy Lewis through the courtyard of the family mansion.
The garden of the family mansion is lit well at night.
The traditional garden looks even more eerie at night if not lit properly.
Especially the artificial piles of rocks in the garden, which seem even more shadowy under the moonlight.
Walking through it can be scary.
Hence, the family mansion’s garden is always well lit at night.
Especially when young ones live in the family mansion, who can’t keep still and love to play outside.
They can’t be allowed to get scared.
Even with such precautions, having company is necessary.
Walking around here alone can be quite scary.
The main reason is that the garden is huge, and it can be a bit unsettling to wander alone at night.
At this point, Peggy Lewis felt a bit nervous.
Even though she knew it was just the family mansion and there was nothing to be scared of.
But she couldn’t help but think too much.
However, Peggy Lewis didn’t want to stick too close to Lyke Zhekova.
That might look like she was taking advantage of him and might cause a misunderstanding, which would not be good.
But Peggy Lewis didn’t consider, who would be making use of whom if she got closer.
Peggy Lewis could only try to stay as close to Lyke Zhekova as possible.
The distance between them was kept at an arm’s length, she couldn’t get any further away.
At this time, Lyke Zhekova said, “Are you hungry?”
Peggy Lewis shook her head and said, “No, not at all.
I’m really not hungry.”
“It was my oversight earlier.
If Old Madam hadn’t reminded me, I wouldn’t have remembered,” Lyke Zhekova said, “It’s already this late, and I didn’t even think that you might be hungry.”
The fact that Lyke Zhekova seemed so self-blaming made Peggy suggests, “I’m really not hungry.
I was actually thinking of getting takeout when I got home and eating while watching variety shows.
It’s quite relaxing.”
“What kind of takeout were you thinking of?” Lyke Zhekova wondered.
If Peggy wanted to eat something, then Aunt Evans could prepare it for dinner.
“Grilled food.” Peggy Lewis said, “Sipping beer while eating grilled food and watching a comedy show is quite comfortable.”
Peggy Lewis continued with a bit of embarrassment, “That’s what I usually do.”
Lyke Zhekova could already picture it in his head.
Although he didn’t know what Peggy’s home looked like, he imagined her lounging on the couch, eating, drinking, and watching TV.
It’s mundane, but still warm and cosy.
However, it seemed that the grilled food that Peggy Lewis wanted to eat tonight couldn’t be arranged.
Lyke Zhekova thought somewhat regretfully.
“What kind of shows do you usually like watching?” Lyke Zhekova asked.
Neither Lyke Zhekova nor Peggy Lewis realized that their conversation had turned into Lyke Zhekova leading the topics.
A man who was usually not curious about women, now had countless questions he wanted to ask, things he wanted to understand.
“I usually like watching something light and funny.
Whether it’s TV shows, movies, or variety shows, I like to watch something relaxing that doesn’t require much thinking, just for fun,” Peggy Lewis said.
“After all, work pressure is already quite high.
During work, you have to be wary of traps in the workplace, and deal with clients,” Peggy Lewis said, “You have to be careful and it’s quite mentally taxing.”
In the workplace, it’s not like there aren’t any good colleagues.
It’s just that even one or two bad ones in a department can cause a lot of headaches.
They don’t know what these people are thinking, doing things that are harmful to others and don’t benefit themselves, yet they relish it.
They dig a pit for others, even if others fall into it, it does them no good, yet they persist in doing it.
If you dig a pit and someone falls into it, you get a promotion and a raise, Peggy Lewis could understand that.
But it brings absolutely no benefits, and they handle it like a palace intrigue…
is it fun?
“Not just at work, but also various other things in life.
I feel like life is never easy for anyone.
When you can catch a break, it’s better to relax than to watch something that makes you feel bad,”
Peggy Lewis laughed: “So, I don’t watch those serious dramas or films with tragic storylines or tear-jerkers.
They would just make me more frustrated, wouldn’t they?”
There aren’t many outlets for frustration in life.
But whenever you get a chance to rest, if you watch something depressing, it just makes you feel even worse.
Lyke Zhekova chuckled, “Do your colleagues often cause trouble at work?”
Peggy Lewis didn’t expect Lyke Zhekova to ask so specifically.
However, she also took it lightly: “Those work-related issues are common for everyone.
No company is completely peaceful, it’s completely normal, really nothing to complain about.”
“Once you start working, you have to face this.
Even if there weren’t any issues with colleagues, there would be issues with bosses, clients, and all kinds of unpleasant things,” Peggy Lewis said.
Lyke Zhekova nodded.
He had never experienced this since he is the boss.
However, he also has to face other troubles.
He also has his own pressures.
Thinking of this, he heard Peggy Lewis laughing and saying, “See, not only do I face trouble, but you must face it too.”
“Me?” Lyke Zhekova was surprised that Peggy Lewis would say this.
“I think compared to me, I have to deal with colleagues, bosses, and clients.
You might not have a boss, but you have the company’s performance and difficulties in business to deal with.”
