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

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

eyes curved into a smile, and he patted his knee twice.

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

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

of darkness flashed through

and in his eyes, all

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.”

has no significance in the Abernathy

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

end will you know if they are

was taken

grandfather always told me not to be wasteful, that thrift

intend to use each pawn to its fullest potential, lest I fail

sneer. “Your full potential includes Avery, doesn’t it?”

cleared his throat and elegantly lifted his teacup to sip, Texpect him to deliver a satisfactory report on

of judgment. Elspeth filed an appeal in

days later, the second trial confirmed the

moment, Elspeth felt as though she had gone blind. She spent her days curled in the darkest corner of her cell, vacantly staring

social ladder, someone had

first person she killed.

twenty

truth, she had regretted

difference would her living have

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

was nothing but a ludicrous mirage

pain

never loved

probably hadn’t loved Cynthia much either.

so–called

and blurred eyes, muttered incessantly

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

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