NOVPUBChapter 992: Chapter 992: Don’t rush to frame yourself like this _1 Chapter 992: Chapter 992: Don’t rush to frame yourself like this _1 So, he really attracted a lot of young girls’ attention.
Lyke, being tall and lanky, even his brisk walking movement looked suave.
It was like a scene from a TV drama played out in real life.
TV dramas look good, but in reality, all the actors’ movements are pre-planned during filming.
Furthermore, the director has to make sure the scenes are visually appealing from the screen.
If not, they have to repeatedly ponder and shoot until they get the perfect take that makes the audience scream in excitement.
But this isn’t a TV drama, and Lyke is not an actor.
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There’s no script dictating his actions.
Everything about him comes from an elegance he cultivated since childhood, perfectly natural.
Even just his silhouette is a sight to behold.
Peggy couldn’t help but wish Lyke had let her get out of the car with him earlier.
That way, she could have seen him from different angles instead of just his back.
Other young girls were looking around: “I don’t see any cameras, are they not shooting a TV show?”
“If they’re not shooting, where did this handsome guy came from?” their friends were just as puzzled.
“Could he be a celebrity?”
“That’s impossible.
With my sharp eyes, if he were a celebrity, how could I not recognize him?”
“Right, and if he were a celebrity, how could he be so open and carefree?”
Of course, Peggy didn’t hear any of these conversations.
And Lyke ran past too quickly for any of it to even register.
Still sitting in the passenger seat, Peggy watched as Lyke entered a mobile phone brand store.
About a quarter-hour later, Lyke emerged.
Now carrying a paper bag featuring a brand logo.
On Lyke’s trot back to the vehicle, he saw Peggy sitting in the passenger seat with the window rolled down, so he gave her a small smile before getting back in the car.
Peggy had already prepared to head back off.
But to her surprise, Lyke handed her the bag with the brand logo.
With a puzzled look at him, she heard Lyke say, “Didn’t your mobile phone break?
I bought a new one.”
Peggy was taken aback, stammering, “I…I didn’t mean for you to buy me a new phone!”
“I can afford to buy a phone myself,” said Peggy.
Even though she was just an employee, compared to Lyke, she did earn a fair amount.
Not to mention, being in sales, she makes more than the average wage.
With a base salary and commission, Peggy’s earnings were quite substantial.
Otherwise, on her own, she definitely wouldn’t have been able to afford a house in Belfard.
While it may only be a small Loft, given the real estate prices in Belfard, it wasn’t a minor feat.
Peggy was indeed a perfect depiction of an independent woman.
With a high income, she was independent, having the freedom to form relationships as she pleased.
She didn’t need to marry for the sake of marriage.
Even on her own, she could live a good life.
In day-to-day life, she could fend herself with handyman repairs.
She could live a carefree life according to her own whims and desires, which made her more vivacious.
So, when Lyke suddenly handed her a new phone.
Peggy found it a bit hard to accept.
Buying a new phone wasn’t something that would burden her financially.
As for electronics, as long as it didn’t affect her daily use, Peggy never went for the latest models.
Although her phone got damaged, she was philosophical about it, thinking that it simply presented an opportunity to get a new one.
It didn’t imply she wanted Lyke to buy her a new one.
Even though Lyke claimed to be her good friend, Peggy felt she wasn’t quite that closer to Lyke.
If Lyke could claim to be friends, she just couldn’t be shameless enough to also assume as much.
“I know.” Lyke restarted the engine and said, “Don’t feel obligated.”
“I just happened to pass by and remembered you needed a new phone.
And besides, I am partially responsible for this.”
“What does this have to do with you?” Peggy countered.
“Don’t start taking responsibility for this.”
“Zahn was the one who broke my phone.
How could it be your responsibility?”
He shouldn’t spontaneously take the blame.
“True, but Zahn probably wouldn’t have the decency to get you a new phone.
And even if he does, I wouldn’t want you to accept it,” Lyke responded.
Peggy thought to herself, whether she would accept it should be her call, right?
Why would it matter whether Lyke liked it or not?
“And I think you wouldn’t want to accept it either,” Lyke continued.
“Well, you’re right about that,” Peggy readily admitted.
“Moreover, had I not suggested you to take on this project, you wouldn’t have problems with Zahn.
If we trace back to the root, I am the cause of the issue,” Lyke reasoned.
Peggy:”…”
This was the first time she’d come across someone so insistent on taking the blame!
“So, don’t feel obligated,” Lyke said.
“This phone is my apology gift to you.”
After Lyke said this, Peggy felt his reasoning was a bit far-fetched, but she could only accept it.
“Well…thank you,” Peggy sincerely said.
Although the phone felt a little heavy in her hands.
Lyke nodded in satisfaction before suggesting, “Since we don’t have much to do right now, why not open it up and set up the new phone?”
“Oh, okay,” Peggy agreed.
Peggy noticed that the phone Lyke had bought was the same brand as the one she had previously.
“It’s the same brand as my old one,” Peggy noted with a smile.
“Most phones of the same brand and system can be seamlessly transferred to a new phone.
So I thought it would be more convenient for you to get the same brand,” Lyke explained.
“Your old phone is currently unusable, causing you to waste a lot of time getting it fixed and transferring everything to the new one,” Lyke added.
“I figured, you chose this brand previously because you liked the brand.
It would be familiar to you with the same brand.
Even if you have stuff to clean out on the old phone, you can take your time with the repairs, no rush,” Lyke explained.
“You are so thoughtful,” Peggy admitted, genuinely surprised.
She originally thought Lyke must’ve been spoiled since his youth.
It was always others who catered to him, observing his habits and details, ensuring that everything was catered to his liking.
Lyke never needed to be mindful of others’ feelings or thoughts.
Because even if he didn’t care, no one would dare to say a word.
Honestly, if someone possessed such an advantage, they would likely be spoiled and wouldn’t pay much attention to others.
