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 room, filled with the

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

smile, and he patted his knee twice.

knelt before him, her radiant face lifted to his,

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 my side?”

of darkness flashed through

down upon the mortal realm, and in his eyes, all beings were merely his possessions. Thus, being

so 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 said, the best way to manipulate a

man chuckled lightly. “He won’t.”

Elspeth has been utterly toppled, Glynnis has no significance

both in one fell swoop? Useless

know if they are

taken

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

each pawn to its fullest potential, lest I

full

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

of judgment. Elspeth filed an appeal

later, the second trial confirmed the verdict–death sentence upheld!

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

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

the first person

it was this woman, dead for twenty

had

wasn’t necessary: what difference would

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

love was nothing but a ludicrous

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

never loved

hadn’t loved

so–called truth of her suicide twenty years

with bloodshot and blurred eyes, muttered

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

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