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

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

man’s eyes curved into a smile, and he patted

face lifted to his, her eyes rippling with tender

forward, his fingertips tracing her jawline, tilting her face up. “But you, you are my meticulously crafted masterpiece. How could a mere

flashed

realm, and in his eyes, all beings were merely his possessions. Thus, being

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

man chuckled lightly. “He

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

“Why not leak the secrets you hold and ensnare them both in one fell swoop? Useless pawns are nothing but eyesores on the

end will you know if they are

was taken aback

be wasteful, that thrift is a

“So I intend to use each pawn to

couldn’t help but sneer. “Your full potential

a satisfactory

judgment. Elspeth

trial confirmed the verdict–death sentence upheld!

spent her days curled in the darkest corner of her cell, vacantly staring at the iron bars from dawn till dusk, and then

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

was the first person she

for twenty years, who delivered Elspeth’s death blow.

she had regretted

difference would her

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

her hair, plucking out strands of gray, the intense pain snapping her

never

he probably hadn’t

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

bloodshot and blurred eyes, muttered incessantly

you’ll pay for your disloyalty!

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