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

degree, more stunning?” Alexia’s

curved into a smile, and he patted his knee

knelt before him, her radiant face lifted to his, her eyes

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

of darkness flashed through Alexia’s

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

make your move. As

man chuckled lightly. “He won’t.”

that Elspeth has been utterly toppled, Glynnis has no significance in

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

will you know if they are truly

was taken

to be

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

“Your full potential includes

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 come

Elspeth filed an appeal in

later, the second trial confirmed the verdict–death sentence

corner of her cell, vacantly

undeniably once glorious. But with each step up the social ladder, someone had to be her stepping stone, someone had to pay for her vanity

first person she killed.

it was this woman, dead for twenty

truth, she had regretted it.

necessary: what difference

by Frederic’s adoration, had become reckless and lawless, believing that under his protection, she

love was nothing

tore at her hair, plucking out strands of gray, the intense pain snapping her into a bitter clarity, seeing through his selfishness

never loved her.

he probably hadn’t loved

so–called

bloodshot and blurred eyes, muttered

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

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