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

two men left, the room, filled with the scent of

which resembles Evadre’s to a striking degree, more stunning?” Alexia’s

curved into a smile,

face lifted to his, her eyes rippling

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

flicker of darkness flashed

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

there’s no better time than now for you to make your move. As Avery said, the best way to manipulate a man

man chuckled lightly.

Elspeth has been utterly toppled, Glynnis has no

both in

end will you know

taken aback

always told me not to be wasteful, that thrift is a

each pawn to its fullest potential, lest I

help but sneer. “Your full potential includes Avery, doesn’t

cleared his throat and elegantly lifted his teacup to sip, Texpect him to deliver a satisfactory report on the medical trials. Otherwise, our relationship will

Elspeth filed an appeal in court

the second trial confirmed the verdict–death sentence upheld!

had gone blind. She spent her days curled in the darkest corner of her cell, vacantly staring at the iron

her life, undeniably once glorious. But with each step up the social ladder, someone

the first person she killed.

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

she had regretted

death 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 rule the world!

love was nothing

strands of gray, the intense pain snapping her into a

had never loved

then, he probably hadn’t loved Cynthia much

so–called truth of her suicide twenty years ago?

with bloodshot and blurred eyes, muttered incessantly

day you’ll get your comeuppancem you’ll pay for your disloyalty!

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