Chapter 34 Chapter 34 The estate was massive. Taking in one Samuel, or ten, or twenty-didn't matter at all. "You're keeping him just to get back at me, aren't you?" Edmund asked seriously. He wasn't joking. Luciana stared at him, wide-eyed in disbelief. "Was he hearing himself?' "And who do you think you are?" Luciana stood up and circled around him. "Have you looked at yourself lately? I kept Samuel because he's good-looking, makes desserts, and actually listens." Luciana continued, "I kept you back then because of your father. It had nothing to do with you. Whether it's your looks, your personality, or your manners-none of it ever appealed to me." If it hadn't been for the Faulkner family, Luciana would never have kept him. Luciana muttered, Does he seriously think I like him? Want to keep him as some kind of boy toy? There's nothing likable about him. I am not blind. "Now that Lord Faulkner seems to have found work, don't forget the silver coins you owe me." Luciana rolled her eyes, clearly done with The conversation. Edmund was furious at the harsh slap of her words. "You're really chasing me down for that little bit of money?" Edmund thought. In my p my previous life, I spent so much and Luciana never said a word. Now she was chasing after a few silver coins? "Too bad I really don't have any right now. I can barely support myself. Where am I supposed to find thousands of silver coins? Luciana blinked her wide eyes, looking innocent. "I don't need the money. But you owe me, so I'm taking it. "I could throw those coins away, hand it to a maid, buy useless junk for the house, or get Samuel a few new outfits. The only thing I won't do is give it to you." "How can she be so heartless? Edmund was stunned into silence. "If you were so worried about money, maybe don't give me such expensive stuff in the first place? If you hadn't put all those good things in front of me, how would I have ended up in debt?" Edmund snapped, turning things around on her. Luciana let out a dry laugh. I gave them to you. I never forced you to take them, did I? You knew they were good stuff, huh? So.. did I ever treat you badly?" Edmund muttered bitterly. "Not yet." This was just the beginning. They still had years ahead. Edmund knew what was coming-he'd lived through it once already. Luciana sighed. "So you're saying I'll mistreat you in the future? You're living in Lilyshade Hall, eating well, sleeping in comfort... I seriously don't see how I could possibly treat you badly." "Lord Faulkner really does think ahead," a sarcastic voice came from behind. Samuel had been watching Edmund the whole time. When he noticed Edmund had been gone too long, he immediately got suspicious, asked around, and followed him here. Luciana smiled. "Lord Faulkner thinks I'll mistreat him someday. Samuel, you heard him. Better be careful-I might bully you next." Edmund's face went pale with rage. He couldn't stand the sight of Samuel. Samuel quickly walked to Luciana's side and said firmly, "People like that aren't worth your time. You saved my life, Princess Luciana. Even if you wanted me as your servant, I'd still owe you everything. Luciana had only been putting on a show, and Samuel had played along maybe a little too well. He looked dead serious, like he was ready to swear an oath or something. Faced with his sincerity, Luciana was a little awkward, her gaze shifted. Samuel thought the debt of saving his life was everything. But honestly, she only saved him because she thought he was cute 1/2 401 PM P Chapter 31 Samuel stood there, sincere and honest. Luciana just gave him a faint glance before quickly looking away. And Samuel sighed. Samuel felt wronged. Samuel wondered if he hadn't done enough. Edmund was fuming. 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