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

degree, more stunning?” Alexia’s hands gently rested on the man’s shoulders as she leaned in to whisper seductively in his ear

eyes curved into a smile, and he patted his knee twice.

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

man leaned forward, his fingertips tracing her jawline, tilting her face up. “But you, you

darkness flashed

mortal realm, and in his eyes, all beings were merely his possessions. Thus, being referred to as an “object”

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

lightly. “He won’t.”

has been utterly toppled, Glynnis has no significance

you hold and ensnare them both in one fell swoop? Useless pawns

you know if they are

taken

to be

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

full

deliver a satisfactory report on the medical trials. Otherwise, our relationship will come to an inevitable end”

day of judgment. Elspeth filed an

trial confirmed

though she had gone blind. She spent her days curled in the darkest corner of her cell, vacantly staring at the iron bars

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

first person she killed.

dead for twenty years, who delivered Elspeth’s

she had regretted

wasn’t necessary: what difference would her living

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

Frederic’s love was nothing but a

gray, the intense pain snapping her into a bitter clarity, seeing through

never loved

probably hadn’t loved Cynthia

so readily accepted the so–called truth of

eyes, muttered incessantly in

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

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