Chapter 712

“It wasn’t me, Mr. Chambers, it wasn’t me.”

Elsie struggled to articulate each word, her gaze still held that teetering glint of injustice and innocence.

No one knew better than her what fate awaited those who betrayed Avery. She didn’t want to die – not because she feared death, but because she couldn’t bear to go out with such a whisper, unnoticed and unvalued.

So, she vehemently pleaded her case, “Mr. Chambers, what do I gain from betraying you? Only Harvey and I knew about this. Any move I make would be quickly noticed by you. Am I that foolish to court death? Besides, I’m here at the Velvet Haven from dawn till dusk. Surrounded by your watchful eyes, every single move I make is under your surveillance; I have no chance to even make contact with Ms. Ashbourne and Mr. Abernathy. Where’s the betrayal in that?”

Her words slowly ebbed the malice from Avery’s eyes, hitting the nail on the head.

Seizing the moment, Elsie hurriedly pressed on, “Mr. Chambers, my wretched life is in your hands. Without you, I’m nothing. I’ve plotted against Thaddeus before. If they ever take you down, and the nest is overturned; how could they possibly spare me?!”

Avery’s gaze darkened with suspicion, but he slowly released his grip on her.

Just then, Harvey burst in, frantic, “Mr. Chambers! There’s a trouble!”

Avery irritably pulled his tie, “What now?”

“Elvis is here!”

Elsie felt as if her veins would explode, her body trembling uncontrollably. She remembered those bright and lively eyes, her throat parching as if that ruthless hand was choking her once more, leaving her nearly breathless.

“What? Elvis?” Avery ground his teeth, his voice dark, “Is he alone?”

“Yeah, solo!”

Harvey spat with venom, “The punk just waltzed into our territory alone. Definitely up to no good. Mr. Chambers, shall we teach him a lesson?”

with your parlor

to step into the Velvet Haven, it means he’s capable of leaving here in one piece. Elsie, go change. Meet

heart raced, a sheen of sweat on her

and when the opportunity arises, make sure he dies

as you say, your heart

sat alone in the Velvet Haven’s most luxurious private room. His muscular arms, hidden beneath a black trench coat, rested casually along the back of the sofa, his gaze half–indifferent, half–lazy, radiating an aura that kept others at bay.

manager approached with a smile, carrying a selection of fine liquor, but before he could

I don’t drink and drive.”

Velvet Haven and doesn’t enjoy a drink? You’d miss out on so much fun. We’ll arrange a driver

not into booze; I’m

flicked a cigarette into his mouth, a half–smile playing on his

finished, the door swung open, and Elsie’s delicate form entered, her presence carrying a subtle fragrance.

my type. I’m satisfied.” Elvis‘ gaze lingered on her tense face, a careless smile on his

closing the door

smile, trying to be as seductive as possible. But her stiff cheeks couldn’t

sat watching through the screens in the control room, monitoring their

room was picked up by the high–definition cameras and microphones.

to see

“Been missing you since our last encounter. Been wondering when

never thought I’d see Mr. Waverley here

cover, yet her heart couldn’t help but flutter at his “missing you“.

for move, and not even Avery could

destined

casual charm, “Come on, don’t be shy. Have a

stepped forward, Elvis patted his thigh, “Right here.”

abruptly, a cold light flickering in his eyes.

her iris–colored dress and stepped

into his embrace, her

armrest, the expensive leather creased under

voice tender, “Are you

like blooming

entendre hung in the air. How could

body trembled in his

chuckled, his breath a warm caress against the nape of her neck. The slight touch was enough to paint a blush on the

pressed her lips

her supple body in half. He gazed down, his eyes tracing the tantalizing shadow of cleavage beneath her plunging neckline, her skin quivering

the impulse to stir the waters of desire

to flirt or encourage, but

him. It wasn’t that she

this man was too good, too exceptional. Every time she got close, she was overwhelmed by feelings of inadequacy and

many eyes watching,

lips grazed her ear, now a crimson hue,

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