Chapter 601

“Ms. Archer, it’s been ages. You’re still a sight for sore eyes, the man said, his gaze lingering on Elsie’s face, which as a winter’s moon. His smile was light as a feather

“Thank you for the compliment, sir Elsie replied her eyes modestly lowered, her tone neither servile nor overbearing

Truly a testament to Mr. Chambers years of careful guidance: Gentle and poised, elegant and dignified. Sometimes even feel like you are the spitting image of Ms. Evadne Ms Archer you are the most perfect substitute I’ve ever encountered.”

Elsie’s expression remained unchanged, but her eyes darkened with the weight of his words.

The term “substitute turned all his preceding praise into biting sarcasm

Avery didn’t pick up on the awkward moment but instead opened a case to reveal an antique vase. This is an ancient piece, latticework revolving vase I secured for you at the Aethena auction. A small token, I hope you f Lit acceptable” Alexia raised an eyebrow

She had been tracking this vase for the gentleman as well, which had sold for a fortune to an anonymous domestic buyer. She hadn’t expected that buyer to be Avery

Avery was indeed a consummate pleaser, a loyal hound to the end extra care with the dad0044

The man nodded slightly “Mr. Chambers, you are thoughtful as always. I’ll be counting on you to take extr project

Avery bowed deeply. Rest assured. I will spare no effor

the room, filled with the scent

to a striking degree, more stunning?” Alexia’s hands gently rested on the man’s shoulders as she

eyes curved into a smile, and

before him, her radiant face lifted to his, her eyes rippling with

leaned forward, his fingertips tracing her jawline, tilting her face up. “But you, you are my meticulously crafted masterpiece. How could a mere

of darkness flashed through Alexia’s

eyes, all

now for you to make your move. As Avery said,

chuckled lightly.

has been utterly toppled, Glynnis has no significance in

spoke softly. “Why not leak the secrets you hold and ensnare them both in one fell swoop? Useless pawns

know if they

was taken

grandfather always told me not to be wasteful, that thrift is a virtue.”

“So I intend to use each pawn to its fullest potential, lest

couldn’t help but sneer. “Your full potential includes

his teacup to sip, Texpect him to deliver a satisfactory report on the medical trials.

the day of judgment. Elspeth

days later, the second trial confirmed

gone blind. She spent her days curled in the darkest corner of her cell, vacantly staring at the iron bars from dawn till dusk,

undeniably once glorious. But with each step up the social ladder, someone had to be her stepping

was the first person

dead for twenty years, who delivered Elspeth’s

truth, she had

necessary: what difference would

despising Cynthia and, buoyed by Frederic’s adoration, had become reckless and lawless, believing that under his protection, she could rule

nothing but a

out strands of gray, the intense pain snapping her into a bitter clarity, seeing through his selfishness and coldness.

had never loved

he probably hadn’t loved Cynthia

so–called truth

and blurred eyes, muttered incessantly in

your disloyalty! I’ll be watching from

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