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 the scent of incense,

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 seductively in his

into a smile, and he patted his

understanding her cue, knelt before him, her radiant face lifted

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

of darkness flashed

a deity gazing down upon the mortal realm, and in his eyes, all beings were merely his possessions. Thus, being referred to as

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

man chuckled lightly.

Elspeth has been utterly toppled, Glynnis has no significance in the Abernathy family any longer”

softly. “Why not leak the secrets you hold and ensnare them both in

end will you know if they are

taken aback

not to be wasteful,

each pawn to its fullest potential, lest I fail to

sneer. “Your full potential includes Avery,

lifted his teacup to sip, Texpect him to deliver a satisfactory report on the medical

day of judgment. Elspeth filed an appeal in court

second trial

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

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

first person

woman, dead for twenty years,

had

death wasn’t necessary: what difference would her living have made?

Cynthia and, buoyed by Frederic’s adoration, had become reckless and lawless, believing that under his protection, she could rule the world!

nothing but a ludicrous mirage

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

never loved

he probably hadn’t

had he so readily accepted the so–called truth of her suicide twenty

bloodshot and blurred eyes, muttered incessantly

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

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