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 two men left, the room, filled with the scent of

Elsies, which resembles Evadre’s to a striking degree, more stunning?” Alexia’s hands gently rested on the man’s shoulders as she leaned in to whisper seductively in his

curved into a smile, and he patted his knee

understanding her cue, knelt before him, her radiant face lifted to his, her

man leaned forward, his fingertips tracing her jawline, tilting her face up. “But you, you are my meticulously crafted masterpiece. How could a mere imitation compare to the object by

flashed through Alexia’s eyes.

all beings were merely his possessions. Thus, being referred to as an “object” didn’t bother her.

now for you to make your move. As Avery said, the best way to manipulate a man is to exploit his pity. I worry that Frederic, out

lightly. “He won’t.”

toppled, Glynnis has no significance in the

and ensnare them both in one

end will you know if they

taken aback

not to be wasteful, that thrift is

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

couldn’t help but sneer. “Your full potential includes Avery, doesn’t it?”

to deliver a satisfactory report on the medical trials.

Elspeth filed

days later, the second trial confirmed the verdict–death sentence upheld!

the darkest corner of her cell, vacantly

with each step up the social ladder, someone had to be her stepping stone, someone

first person she killed.

for twenty years, who delivered Elspeth’s death blow.

had regretted

difference would

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

love was nothing

plucking out strands of gray, the intense pain

had never loved her.

then, he probably hadn’t loved Cynthia

so readily accepted the so–called truth of her suicide twenty years ago?

and blurred eyes, muttered

get your comeuppancem you’ll pay for your disloyalty! I’ll be watching from the heavens!” The next day

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