Chapter 1115: The Stage
Sophie's expression froze for a moment as she narrowed her eyes at Mei Sinan.
"Ah—I really am Ms. Sophie's friend and colleague!" Mei Sinan suddenly realized the ambiguity in his words and hurriedly began to explain. "What I meant was, I'm not some noble. My parents are both commoners, and there's never been any ennoblement in my family line..."
Sophie burst out laughing. "All right, why so serious? Wait here for me a moment. I'll go to the backyard and find that 'Wosandta.' Once I come out, help me distribute the medicine—understood?"
Mei Sinan nodded repeatedly. "Mm, understood."
Kovishik watched the entire exchange, sizing Mei Sinan up. Yes, though the man's appearance was exceedingly ordinary, his features were fairly delicate on closer inspection. He was certainly tall, but far too thin... Most irritating of all, he always wore a fawning smile, his eyes rarely opened all the way, and he was somewhat hunched over...
Kovishik swiftly reached a conclusion: Hesta could not possibly be interested in someone like that.
Even if she had once been interested in him, after seeing Kovishik himself, she could not possibly still be interested.
The living room was empty at the moment, and Mei Sinan was unsure where to look. On one hand, he feared that his gaze might accidentally fall on Kovishik and provoke the man's displeasure, so he kept his eyes rigidly fixed on the table. On the other hand, he was extremely curious about where Kovishik's hostility came from, so he racked his brains for an opening line, hoping to strike up a conversation.
"Nice weather today, sir."
"Sir?" Kovishik rolled his shoulders back and lifted his chin slightly. "You'd better address me as my lord."
Mei Sinan chuckled, as though he had heard something amusing. He said