His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

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

with the scent of

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

a smile,

her radiant face lifted to his, her eyes

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

flashed through Alexia’s

all beings were merely

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 Frederic,

chuckled lightly. “He won’t.”

has no

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

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

taken aback

not to be wasteful, that

I intend to use each pawn to its fullest potential,

“Your full

sip, Texpect him to deliver a satisfactory report on

the day of judgment. Elspeth filed an appeal

the second trial confirmed the verdict–death

as though she had gone blind. She spent her days curled in the darkest corner of her cell, vacantly staring at the iron bars from dawn till dusk, and then into the pitch–blackness, shrouded in murky

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

was the first person

twenty

she had regretted it.

death wasn’t necessary: what difference would her

then, Elspeth was like 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 but a

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

had never loved

probably hadn’t loved Cynthia

why had he so readily accepted the so–called

with bloodshot and blurred eyes, muttered incessantly

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