Chapter 81

Cold sweat instantly broke out on Lucas's forehead as he hurriedly waved his hands. "No, no, Mrs. Perkins, it's really not like that. There's nothing shady going on between me and Mr. Perkins!" "Oh, I know you two are innocent. That's exactly why I'm okay with you bunking with Alexander," Samantha said with a teasing grin. "Come on... seriously, Mrs. Perkins, what are you even thinking..." Lucas looked helpless, dragging a hand down his face. In his head, he was practically yelling—has she gone nuts? What kind of wife pushes another guy to share a room with her husband, all while making that mischievous face? "Don't worry about what I'm thinking. Just play along this once, and I'll hook you up with a super pretty girl from Farsenia," Samantha winked, switching tactics from pressure to bait. Lucas's eyebrows shot up. "Wait, really? You know a Farsenian girl?" he asked cautiously. Not long ago, Alexander had him investigate Mrs. Perkins to find out if she had any relatives or connections