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,

degree, more stunning?” Alexia’s hands gently rested on the man’s shoulders as

a smile, and

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

may resemble Evadne, but she will never be her. She’s 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

of darkness flashed through Alexia’s

in his eyes, all beings were merely his possessions. Thus, being referred to as

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

chuckled lightly.

has been utterly toppled, Glynnis has no significance in the Abernathy family any

the secrets you hold and ensnare them both in one fell swoop? Useless pawns are nothing but eyesores on the

will you know if they are

was taken

always told me not to be wasteful, that

“So I intend to use each pawn to

full potential includes

him to deliver a satisfactory report on the medical trials.

judgment. Elspeth

trial confirmed

darkest corner of her cell, vacantly staring at the

ladder, someone had to be her stepping stone,

the first person

twenty years,

she had regretted

wasn’t necessary: what difference would her

adoration, had become reckless and lawless, believing that

love was nothing but

out strands of gray, the intense pain snapping her into a bitter clarity, seeing through his selfishness and coldness.

had never loved her.

then, he probably hadn’t loved Cynthia much

he so readily accepted the so–called truth of her

and blurred eyes,

your comeuppancem you’ll pay for your

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