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 two men left, the room, filled with

do you find the face you gave me beautiful, or is Elsies, which resembles Evadre’s to a striking degree, more stunning?” Alexia’s hands gently rested on the man’s shoulders as she

smile, and he

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,

flicker of darkness flashed through Alexia’s

was like a deity gazing down upon the mortal realm, and in his eyes, all beings were merely his possessions.

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

man chuckled lightly.

utterly toppled, Glynnis has

the secrets you hold and ensnare them both in one

will you know if they are truly

was taken

not to be wasteful, that thrift is a virtue.”

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

help but sneer. “Your full potential includes

throat and elegantly lifted his teacup to sip, Texpect him to deliver a satisfactory report on the

Elspeth

trial confirmed the verdict–death

felt as though she had gone blind. She spent her days curled in the darkest corner of her cell, vacantly

each step up the social ladder, someone had to be her stepping stone, someone had to pay for

was the first person

for twenty years,

had

death wasn’t necessary: what difference would her living

Frederic’s adoration, had become reckless and

nothing but a ludicrous mirage

plucking out strands of gray, the intense pain snapping

had never loved

he probably hadn’t loved Cynthia much either.

accepted the so–called truth of her suicide

with bloodshot and blurred eyes,

you’ll pay for your

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