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 of incense, sank into silence.

Elsies, which resembles Evadre’s to a striking degree, more stunning?” Alexia’s hands gently rested on the man’s shoulders

a smile, and he patted his

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

just a low–grade substitute created to satiate Avery’s desires” The 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

of darkness flashed through Alexia’s eyes.

his eyes, all beings were merely his possessions. Thus, being referred to as an

said, kneeling beside him, her hands skillfully massaging his legs. I think there’s no better time than 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 of guilt, might

lightly. “He won’t.”

Glynnis has no significance in the Abernathy family

not leak the secrets you hold and ensnare them both in one fell swoop? Useless pawns are nothing but eyesores on

the end will you know if

was taken

grandfather always told me not to be wasteful, that thrift

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

full potential includes Avery,

him to deliver a satisfactory report

judgment. Elspeth filed

trial confirmed the verdict–death sentence

in the darkest corner of her cell, vacantly staring at the iron bars from dawn

each step up the social ladder, someone

the first person she killed.

woman, dead for twenty years, who

had regretted

what difference would her living

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

Frederic’s love was nothing but a

the intense pain snapping her

had never

he probably hadn’t loved Cynthia much either.

readily accepted the so–called truth of her

with bloodshot and blurred eyes,

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

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