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

filled with

to a striking degree, more stunning?” Alexia’s hands gently

into a smile, and he

face lifted

she will never be her. She’s 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

flashed

down upon the mortal realm, and in his eyes, all beings were merely his possessions. Thus,

may be so bold; Alexia 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

chuckled lightly. “He

utterly toppled, Glynnis has no significance

and ensnare them both in one fell swoop? Useless pawns

until the end will you know if they are truly useless.”

was taken aback

told me not to be wasteful,

to use each pawn to its fullest potential, lest I

“Your full potential includes Avery, doesn’t

teacup to sip, Texpect him to deliver a satisfactory

judgment. Elspeth filed

later, the second trial confirmed

her cell, vacantly staring at the iron bars from dawn till dusk,

once glorious. But with each step up the social ladder, someone had to

first person she

was this woman, dead for twenty years, who delivered Elspeth’s

she had regretted it.

wasn’t necessary: what difference would her living

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

Frederic’s love was nothing

plucking out strands of gray, the intense pain snapping her into a bitter

had never loved

he probably hadn’t loved

accepted the so–called truth

with bloodshot and blurred eyes, muttered incessantly in madness,

pay for your

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