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

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

a sheen of sweat on her

arises, make sure he dies

“If, as you say, your heart

a black trench coat, rested casually along the back of the sofa, his gaze half–indifferent,

manager approached with a smile, carrying a selection of fine

drove here, and I don’t drink and

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

not into booze; I’m

into his mouth, a half–smile playing on his

her presence carrying a

tense face, a careless smile on his

the door softly behind him.

watching eyes, she could only offer a professional smile, trying to be as seductive as possible. But

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

breath in that room was picked up by the high–definition

expect to see

arched as he smoothly lied, “Been missing you since our last encounter. Been wondering when we’d

thought I’d see Mr. Waverley here

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

they matched each other move for move, and

destined

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

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

forward abruptly, a cold light flickering in his

up her iris–colored dress and stepped

down into his embrace, her soft curves

the

voice tender,

her cheeks flushed like blooming peach blossoms,

air.

trembled in his arms,

the nape of her neck. The slight touch was enough to paint a blush on the delicate canvas of her skin, “That

pressed her lips together, silent.

fold her supple body in half. He gazed

to stir the waters

instinct not to flirt or encourage, but

distance from him. It wasn’t that she

she was overwhelmed by feelings of inadequacy and inferiority that threatened to consume her. It made

the place. Too many eyes

her ear, now a crimson hue, “Come with

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