His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

Chapter 672

Avery stormed into his room, his temper flaring like a wildfire. With a heavy pour of bourbon, he tried to drown his fury, the burn of the alcohol providing a small solace.

“Mr. Avery, there’s no reason to get worked up over that fool,” Harvey soothed, attempting to pacify his boss as he watched him pace the room like a caged lion.

“The guy’s on his last leg, a spent force. Whatever dirt he’s got on Cassius, I bet Ms. Evadne’s clever enough to trace it back to him, if she hasn’t already. Just sit tight and wait for the Ashbourne family to make their move and take him out for you.”

“Elsie, what the hell were you thinking?” Avery’s steely gaze landed on Elsie, who was shrinking into the corner of the room:

“You never step foot on the floor without my say–so. What possessed you to show your face at Matthew’s table?”

Elsie began, her voice barely above a whisper.

“Ah, Mr. Avery, here’s the thing,” Harvey chimed in hastily, trying to cover for her. “I checked into it, and it turns out that scumbag Matthew demanded Ms. Archer’s company, specifically. Our guys tried to block him, but he threw a fit, smashing up the VIP lounge and even injured a couple of the girls. Ms. Archer was just trying to prevent things from escalating,” he explained.

Elsie clenched her fists, not daring to meet Avery’s piercing eyes.

“He throws a tantrum, let him,” Avery snarled, “a few broken bottles and glasses won’t bleed me. But you, putting yourself out there with that face? It could complicate things. I’m at a critical point in my standoff with Matthew, and I don’t need you causing me problems. I also don’t take kindly to disobedience. Step out of line again, and there will be consequences.”

to Ms. Evadne is gone. Wearing this face now only brings you trouble. Maybe it’s time I revert to my

thinking? Was

between them, his gaze turning icy, “What did you

eyes glistening with unshed tears as she felt Avery’s fingers tighten painfully on her jaw.

you look like Evadne is a stroke of fortune for you. You ought to be grateful, to appreciate that her face gives you more value

a knock at the door interrupted the tension. Avery released Elsie, leaving a stark red Lionel

cut break in the window of room A015 on the fifth floor, suggesting an intruder’s

beaded on Elsie’s forehead

are you all doing that you just noticed this

cameras?”

catch the intruder on tape.”

the Velvet Haven’s security system was more densely

Avery. I’ve been preoccupied with trivial matters tonight. I didn’t notice anyone. Please, punish me as you see fit,” Elsie said quickly, bowing her head, fearful of giving herself away

a skilled thief, interesting,” Avery mused, reclining on the

person. You know him too,

“Who?”

you’ve been eager to

her heart

coincidence?” she murmured, trying to steady her trembling

dare to imagine,” Avery said, tapping a rhythm on his knee. “Matthew here enjoying himself might have pushed our friend to take matters into his own hands,

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