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?”

top–tier agent with your parlor tricks?”

Velvet Haven, it means he’s capable

a sheen

him, and when the opportunity arises, make sure he dies by

say, your heart has always been with me, then don’t make me wait

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.

a selection of fine liquor, but

drove here, and I don’t drink and drive.”

and doesn’t enjoy a drink? You’d miss

into booze;

cigarette into his mouth, a half–smile playing on

form entered, her presence carrying a subtle fragrance. Their eyes met, and for a moment, someone’s

satisfied.” Elvis‘ gaze lingered on her tense face, a careless smile on his lips, “She’s the one

manager discreetly left, closing the

offer a professional smile, trying to be as seductive as possible.

sat watching through the screens in the

breath in that room was picked up

didn’t expect to see you

our last encounter. Been wondering when we’d meet again. And

I’d see Mr. Waverley here

knew his words were just a cover, yet her heart couldn’t help but flutter at his “missing you“.

other move for move, and not even Avery could spot a

our souls were destined

playfully, exuding casual charm, “Come on, don’t

Elsie stepped forward, Elvis patted his

the sofa, leaned forward abruptly, a cold light flickering in his

heart lurched as she picked up her iris–colored

pulling her down into his embrace, her soft curves pressing firmly against his

armrest, the expensive leather creased under his

heavily, his voice tender, “Are you

pounded, her cheeks flushed like

the air. How

body trembled in his arms,

her neck. The slight touch was enough to paint a blush on the delicate

her lips

to fold her supple body in half. He gazed down, his

stir the waters of desire upon such a

instinct not to flirt or encourage, but to

It wasn’t that

close, she was overwhelmed by feelings of inadequacy and inferiority that threatened to consume

many eyes watching, can’t do what

her ear, now a crimson hue, “Come with

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