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

men left, the room, filled with the

do you find the face you gave me beautiful, or is 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

curved into a smile, and he

her radiant face lifted to his, her eyes rippling with tender

Avery’s desires” The man leaned forward, his fingertips tracing her jawline, tilting her face up. “But you, you

of darkness flashed

upon the mortal realm, and in his eyes, all beings were merely his possessions. Thus, being referred to as an “object” didn’t bother

said, kneeling beside him, her hands skillfully massaging his legs. I think there’s no better time than now for you to make your

lightly.

now that Elspeth has been utterly toppled, Glynnis has no significance in

you hold and ensnare them both in one

know if they are

taken aback

always told me not to be wasteful, that thrift is

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

full potential

his teacup to sip, Texpect him to deliver a satisfactory report on the medical trials. Otherwise, our relationship will come to an inevitable

day of judgment. Elspeth filed an appeal

later, the second trial confirmed

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

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

the first person she killed.

twenty years, who delivered Elspeth’s death blow.

had regretted it.

wasn’t necessary: what difference would her living have

despising Cynthia and, buoyed by Frederic’s adoration, had become

was nothing but a ludicrous mirage

hair, plucking out strands of gray, the intense pain

had never

hadn’t loved Cynthia

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

eyes,

get your comeuppancem you’ll pay for your disloyalty! I’ll be watching from

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