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

room, filled with the scent of incense, sank

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

into a smile, and he patted his knee twice.

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

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

of darkness flashed

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

I may be 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 is to exploit his pity. I worry that Frederic, out of guilt,

man chuckled lightly. “He

Elspeth has been utterly toppled, Glynnis has no

secrets you hold and ensnare them both in one fell swoop? Useless pawns

you know if they are truly

was taken

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

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

but sneer. “Your full potential includes

him to deliver a satisfactory report on the medical trials. Otherwise, our relationship will come to an inevitable

day of judgment. Elspeth filed an appeal in court

second trial confirmed the verdict–death

though she had gone blind. She spent her days curled in the darkest corner of her cell, vacantly staring at the iron bars from dawn till dusk, and then into the pitch–blackness, shrouded in murky

reflected on her life, undeniably once glorious. But with each step up the social ladder, someone had to be her stepping stone, someone had

was the first person she killed.

for twenty years, who delivered Elspeth’s death

had

wasn’t necessary: what difference would her living have

and, buoyed by Frederic’s adoration, had become reckless and lawless, believing

was nothing but a ludicrous

pain snapping her into a bitter clarity, seeing through

never

then, he probably hadn’t loved Cynthia much

he so readily accepted the so–called truth of

blurred eyes,

for your disloyalty! I’ll be watching

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