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 the scent of incense, sank into

degree, more stunning?” Alexia’s hands gently rested on the man’s shoulders as

into a smile, and he

knelt before him, her radiant face

Avery’s desires” The man leaned forward, his fingertips tracing her jawline, tilting her face up. “But you, you

flicker of darkness flashed through Alexia’s eyes.

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

hands skillfully massaging his legs. I think there’s no better time than now for you to make your move.

man chuckled lightly. “He

that Elspeth has been utterly toppled, Glynnis has no

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

know if

was taken

told me not to be wasteful, that thrift is a

pawn to its fullest

help but sneer. “Your full potential

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

Elspeth filed an appeal

trial confirmed the verdict–death sentence

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

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

first person she

dead for twenty years, who delivered

she had regretted

difference would her

adoration, had become reckless and lawless, believing that

was nothing but a ludicrous mirage

at her hair, plucking out strands of gray, the intense pain snapping her into a bitter clarity, seeing through his selfishness and

never loved her.

he probably hadn’t loved Cynthia much

accepted the so–called truth

with bloodshot and blurred eyes, muttered incessantly in madness,

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

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