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?”

a top–tier agent with your

up his gold rim glasses with his slender finger, “If he dared to step into the Velvet Haven, it means he’s capable of leaving here in one

sheen of

bait him, and when the opportunity arises, make sure he dies by your hand.”

her ear, “If, as you say, your heart has always been with me,

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

of fine liquor, but

drove here, and I don’t

who comes to the Velvet Haven and doesn’t enjoy a drink? You’d miss out

booze; I’m into

a half–smile playing on his

carrying a subtle fragrance. Their eyes met, and for a moment, someone’s heart

lingered on her tense face,

the

only offer a professional smile, trying to be as seductive as possible. But her stiff cheeks

other side of the surveillance, Avery sat watching through the screens in the control room, monitoring their every

that room was picked up by the

didn’t expect to see you here.”

lied, “Been missing you since our last encounter. Been wondering when we’d meet again. And here we are

Waverley here either,” Elsie

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

for move,

seems our souls were destined to meet across a thousand miles.”

charm, “Come on, don’t be shy. Have

Elsie stepped forward, Elvis patted his

on the sofa, leaned forward abruptly,

lurched as she picked up her iris–colored dress and stepped toward

his embrace, her soft

clenched on the armrest, the expensive leather

voice tender, “Are

pounded, her cheeks flushed like blooming peach blossoms, “Mr.

air. How

body trembled in his arms,

touch was enough to paint a blush on the delicate canvas of her skin,

lips

her supple body in half. He gazed down, his

the impulse to stir the

her instinct not to flirt or encourage, but to maintain was being pretentious or

It

good, too exceptional. Every time she got close, she was overwhelmed by

Too many eyes watching, can’t do what

lips grazed her ear, now a crimson

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