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

left, the room, filled with the scent of incense, sank into

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

curved into a smile, and he patted

radiant face lifted to his, her eyes rippling with tender

resemble Evadne, but 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 could a mere imitation compare to the object by

of darkness flashed through Alexia’s

the mortal realm, and in his eyes, all

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 hand over corporate control to

chuckled lightly. “He won’t.”

utterly toppled, Glynnis has no significance in the Abernathy

secrets you hold and ensnare them both in one fell swoop? Useless pawns are nothing but eyesores

until the end will you know if they

was taken aback

not to be

man reclined comfortably, “So I intend to use each pawn to its

sneer. “Your full potential includes Avery,

teacup to sip, Texpect him to deliver a satisfactory report on the medical trials. Otherwise, our relationship

Elspeth filed an appeal in court

trial

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

the social ladder, someone had to be her stepping

first person she

twenty

truth, she had

what difference would her

adoration, had become reckless

Frederic’s love was nothing but a ludicrous mirage

pain snapping her into a bitter clarity, seeing through his selfishness

had never loved

he probably hadn’t

the so–called truth of her

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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