"This..." Olivia Lewis gave him a 'shy' smile and said softly, "I think I look acceptable, probably presentable."
The implication from Benjamin Sinclair was clearly that her status was not up to par, unfit to attend the public ribbon-cutting ceremony with Adam Sinclair.
She obviously understood, but deliberately misinterpreted Benjamin Sinclair's words, claiming she wasn't ugly and wouldn't scare others.
Benjamin Sinclair was, after all, a significant figure. He sensed Olivia Lewis's intention to provoke, but as an elder, it was inappropriate for him to scold a young woman harshly. His chest felt even more stifled, his temples pulsating, and his rectangular face tightened. With a cold sneer, he said, "Heh, Ms. Lewis, quick-witted and sharp-tongued, I won't argue with you; you know what I mean."
"This... What is Uncle referring to? I don't understand." She carried on with her act.
