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

left, the room, filled with the scent of incense, sank into silence.

you gave me beautiful, or is Elsies, which resembles Evadre’s to a striking degree, more stunning?” Alexia’s hands gently rested

into a smile, and he patted his knee

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

just a low–grade substitute created to 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 to the object by

darkness flashed through Alexia’s eyes.

his eyes, all beings were merely his possessions. Thus, being

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

lightly.

has no significance in

“Why not leak the secrets you hold and ensnare them both in

know if they are truly

was taken

to be wasteful, that thrift is a virtue.”

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

but sneer. “Your full

him to deliver a satisfactory report

judgment. Elspeth

days later, the second trial confirmed the

as though she had gone blind. She spent her days curled in the darkest corner of her cell,

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

was the first person

twenty years, who delivered Elspeth’s death blow.

truth, she had

wasn’t necessary: what difference would

Elspeth was like a woman possessed, despising Cynthia and, buoyed by Frederic’s adoration, had become reckless and

Frederic’s love was nothing but a ludicrous

of gray, the intense pain snapping her into a bitter clarity, seeing through his

never

probably hadn’t loved Cynthia much either.

he so readily accepted the so–called truth

eyes, muttered

your disloyalty! I’ll be

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