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."

quiet as she realized that he would never give up until he said

for nothing. The only thing he has going for him is his face! Each penny he owns belongs to Father, and as soon as he is out of this family, he will be no 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 will ever accomplish anything there. Father knows this, and his expectation for Lucas is simple: Use his looks and find himself a rich woman to marry, so that he can secure a certain lifestyle for the future. Irene, are you sure you still want to obsess over a man who is destined to rely on women to make

he heard all that he

get together with him simply because she was poor.

been paid 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,

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 mask to hide it. As long as you are willing to work hard, there are plenty of opportunities

stop poking fun at me and Mr. Lucas from now on. I'm not a highborn lady. I can't afford to take care of Mr. Lucas for life, and he is out of my league." Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the Find_Nøvel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels

overheard their

and had been clenching his fists so hard that the skin on

Irene not to let Sam into the South Block,

felt disgusted by the words

never work as a servant again once she was exposed to more job opportunities at university. He was worried for her and promised that she could be his

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