His Eagle Eyes on Me

At nine in the morning, Irene finished her breakfast and walked out of the kitchen. She intended on going through her notes as she waited for Lucas and the tutor.

Shortly after, someone came knocking. She went to open the door and spotted Sam outside the door.

"Mr. Sam."

Irene did not understand why Sam enjoyed coming to the South Block so much. If Lucas was home, she would never have dared to let Sam in, but even in Lucas' absence, she did not have the courage to let him in.

"See? I was right!" Sam said before pushing the door open to enter the living room. "I told you that he wouldn't be back."

"Is there something you need, Mr. Sam?" Irene did not want to talk about Lucas with Sam, but Sam insisted on continuing the subject.

"Irene, I know that Lucas has been taking care of you, so you are protective of him," he said as he sat down on the couch, "but listen to me. Don't dream about getting anywhere with him."

subject, she remained quiet as she realized that he would never give up until he said what he

one. Someone like him won't find a proper job even if he somehow manages to graduate from university. Let's say we arrange a post for him in the Woods Group, don't think

he heard all that he had

believe that she was in love with Lucas and was trying to get together with him simply because she was poor. Though she

to do so. I'm merely offering my services in exchange for money-like any other servant in this house. I don't know why you keep insisting that I'm in love with Mr. Lucas. Do you think that I have no other way of surviving apart from seducing him? Mr. Sam, I'm devoted to studying and getting into a university. Once I get in and graduate, I won't ever

into an awkward smile. "That's good! You don't seem like the kind of woman who depends on others. Just think of working for Lucas as a stepping stone. Once you get into a university, you will be exposed to more job offerings. The scar on your face might be appalling, but you just need to wear a

agreed. "As long as I'm willing to work hard, I won't starve to death. Mr. Sam, please stop poking fun at me and Mr. Lucas from now on. I'm not a highborn lady.

gate, Lucas overheard their conversation and his

clenching his fists so hard that the

had repeatedly warned Irene not to let Sam

felt disgusted by the words she said to

servant again once she was exposed

not find a