NOVPUBChapter 940: Chapter 940: Peggy Lewis Is Not There_1 Chapter 940: Chapter 940: Peggy Lewis Is Not There_1 Whenever she had some spare time, Peggy Lewis would browse some news online.
From gossip to current affairs, Peggy took interest in all.
While engrossed in her reading, she noticed from the corner of her eye that someone had taken the seat opposite her, although she didn’t lift her head.
It didn’t seem like Abigail Ackehurst or Sophie Harrison.
That’s because if it had been them, Peggy would have heard their chattering long before.
Peggy Lewis looked up to see that it was Jacob Zahn had sat across from her.
There was even a lunch placed in front of him.
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Peggy gave him a glance.
Was Jacob eating here now?
“Sorry, this seat is taken.” Peggy Lewis said.
“I know, Abigail Ackehurst and Sophie Harrison, right?” Jacob Zahn replied, “There are still two spots here, they can sit when they return.”
Peggy smiled, not wanting to make an enemy out of him given they worked for the same company.
So she asked, “What about Elijah Hernandez and Tiffany Wagner?”
“Aren’t they with you?” asked Peggy.
Elijah Hernandez and Tiffany Wagner were always by Jacob Zahn’s side.
Especially ever since Jacob became a strong contender for the department manager role.
Elijah Hernandez and Tiffany Wagner idolized Jacob Zahn even more.
“They’re out on a business meeting and having lunch with the client, so they’re not here.” Jacob said, “You don’t mind me sitting here, right?”
“I don’t mind.
We are all colleagues, it doesn’t matter where we sit.” Peggy responded, curtly.
Even if she were to express discomfort, was he going to leave?
It was clear that Jacob specifically came for her.
“Is there something you wanted to tell me?” Peggy asked.
“No such thing, can’t I just sit with you and have a meal?” Jacob laughed.
Peggy remained silent.
Then, Jacob added, “By the way, you came into the office today, so you must have heard.”
“Heard what?” Peggy wasn’t playing dumb.
Jacob’s remark was so vague that she didn’t understand what he was referring to.
However, Peggy guessed that perhaps Jacob was referring to the big deal he had landed with Majestic.
Jacob chuckled, seemingly thinking Peggy was pretending not to know.
“I know you might not be pleased to hear this, but pretending you didn’t hear or that it didn’t happen is just an act of self-deception.” Jacob said, a smug, proud expression on his face.
He was probably so content that he couldn’t hide it anymore.
“Peggy, I know you’re not the type to deceive yourself.” Jacob said.
“So, what exactly is the matter?” Peggy asked, “What could have happened that could make me act like it never happened?
I don’t remember anything I have to pretend didn’t happen.”
“The way you’re speaking, it’s making me a bit nervous now.
Did something bad happen that I don’t know about?” Peggy looked puzzled, “Does it concern me?”
It hadn’t been certain at first, but now, Peggy was quite sure.
Jacob was talking about the big deal he landed.
Otherwise, why would he be so complacent?
Peggy continued, “But I don’t have any secrets to hide, that would require worry.”
Jacob wondered whether Peggy was genuinely unaware, or just faking it?
But seeing Peggy’s reaction now, it seemed very realistic.
Otherwise her acting skills were just too good.
Jacob then said, “It’s rather embarrassing to say it myself.”
Peggy remained silent, quietly waiting.
Jacob, with his thick skin, wouldn’t be embarrassed.
Jacob then said: “I have recently secured a large business deal, in cooperation with Majestic.”
“There are numerous high-end restaurants under Majestic’s banner, like Eastco Resto and Westington.
And each of these branded restaurants has several branches across the country.
Soon, we’ll be displaying our company’s wines in those restaurants.”
“Moreover, the restaurants will mark up the prices of the wines And it will keep increasing according to the restaurant’s rating.”
“By that time, the financial report of our company would be impressive.” Jacob said, laughing.
“So, you’re referring to this matter.” Peggy said.
“You could have directly mentioned it.
I was clueless as to what you were referring to just now.” Peggy laughed.
“I was indeed aware of this, as this was a rare large business opportunity for our company with Majestic.
The news is all over the company; how could I not know.” Peggy continued, “Congratulations are in order for you on this occasion.”
“Not only are you already the next definite department manager due to landing this business deal, but also because this large deal itself is a cause for celebration for you.” Peggy said.
Jacob: “…”
Could it be that Peggy was a really good actor?
Peggy’s reaction was completely different from what he had expected.
Even though Peggy had a knack of handling things tactfully on professional front and didn’t easily offend people or had any open quarrel with him, she wouldn’t pretend to be so cheerful, without any resentment?
Not even a tiny bit of reluctance?
Could it be that Peggy’s mentality was so broad?
What he wanted to see was a change in Peggy’s expression.
What he wanted to see was a look of envy or flattery on her face.
Envy, because she was losing the competition for the manager position.
Flattery, because she was going to work under him in the future, and their past competition could affect her development, naturally she would flatter him.
But all these reactions were absent in Peggy.
At this time, Peggy’s mobile phone buzzed a notification.
Peggy glanced at it, and announced, “My lunch is ready, I’ll go get it.”
As she said this, she got up to collect her lunch from the pickup counter.
Meanwhile, Abigail Ackehurst and Clara Evans were returning with their lunch trays.
On reaching their table, they noticed Jacob was still sitting there.
Both of them didn’t like Jacob.
But considering the possibility that Jacob could become their department manager soon, and they’d have to work under him, they didn’t want to offend him.
If they changed seats now, it would be a clear indication of having offended Jacob, given his petty nature.
Both of them reluctantly sat down.
Clara Evans, who was a year senior to Abigail Ackehurst, broke the ice: “Jacob, you’re here too.
What a coincidence.”
“Just now, I saw Peggy sitting here, you guys don’t mind if I sit here as well, do you?” Jacob asked.
“How could we possibly object?
We’re all colleagues.” Clara Evans answered, laughing.
Peggy, carrying her spaghetti and oden, returned to her seat across from Jacob.
Abigail Ackehurst and Clara Evans discreetly gave Peggy an apologetic look.
The duo had had the opportunity to switch seats and then call Peggy over.
But they didn’t dare.
Peggy winked at both, signaling that she didn’t mind.
Since Jacob himself was here, she wouldn’t have to inquire from someone else.
