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.”

rose wilting in the frost, Elsie spoke softly, “Mr. Avery, the value of my resemblance to Ms. Evadne is gone. Wearing this face now only brings you trouble. Maybe it’s time I revert to

in horror. What was Elsie thinking? Was she

them, his gaze turning icy, “What

look like myself again,” Elsie managed, her eyes glistening with unshed tears as she felt Avery’s fingers tighten painfully

of fortune for you. You ought to be grateful, to appreciate that her face gives you more value than your own ever could. And now you have the audacity to tell me you don’t want it anymore?” His

interrupted the tension. Avery released Elsie, leaving a stark red Lionel on her jaw as he turned

to one of the security guards who reported a neatly cut break in the window of room A015 on the fifth floor,

on Elsie’s forehead as her

you all doing that you just noticed this now?” Harvey exclaimed in shock.

check the cameras?”

catch the intruder on

Harvey blurted out, knowing the Velvet Haven’s security system was more densely populated

Please, punish me as you see fit,” Elsie said quickly, bowing her head, fearful

skilled thief, interesting,” Avery mused, reclining on

know of one such person. You know him

“Who?”

man you’ve been eager to eliminate for

her heart feeling drained of

a coincidence?” she murmured, trying

tapping a rhythm on his knee. “Matthew here enjoying himself might have pushed our friend to take matters into his own hands, unwilling to wait for Evadne. It’s possible he came

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