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 two men left, the room, filled with the

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

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

radiant face lifted to his, her eyes rippling with tender waves

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

flashed through Alexia’s

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

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

chuckled lightly.

Elspeth has been utterly toppled, Glynnis has no significance in

them both

you know if they are truly useless.”

was taken aback

to be wasteful, that thrift

man reclined comfortably, “So I intend to use each pawn to its fullest potential, lest I fail to honor my grandfather’s

full potential includes Avery, doesn’t

Texpect him to deliver a satisfactory report on the

the day of judgment. Elspeth

the second trial confirmed the verdict–death sentence

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

with each step up the social ladder, someone had to be her stepping stone, someone had

the first

was this woman, dead for twenty years, who delivered Elspeth’s death blow.

had regretted it.

wasn’t necessary: what difference would her living

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

was nothing but a ludicrous

intense pain snapping her into a bitter clarity,

had never

hadn’t loved

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

bloodshot and blurred eyes,

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

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