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 scent of incense, sank into

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

into a smile, and he patted his

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

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

darkness flashed through Alexia’s eyes.

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

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

lightly.

Glynnis has no significance

softly. “Why not leak the secrets you hold and ensnare them both in one fell swoop? Useless pawns are nothing but eyesores on

know if they are truly useless.”

was taken aback

not to be wasteful, that thrift is

“So I intend to use each pawn to its fullest potential, lest I fail to honor my grandfather’s teachings.”

but sneer. “Your full

Texpect him to deliver a satisfactory report on

of judgment. Elspeth

second trial confirmed

the darkest corner of her cell, vacantly staring at the iron bars from dawn till dusk, and then into

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

first person she

dead for twenty

had regretted it.

difference would her living have made?

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

nothing but a ludicrous

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

never loved her.

probably hadn’t

accepted the so–called truth of

with bloodshot and blurred eyes, muttered

comeuppancem you’ll pay for your disloyalty! I’ll be

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