His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

Chapter 771

Chapter 771

That night, The Velvet Haven was abuzz with whispers and shadowy movements.

Elsie guided Hans through the dimly lit, opulent corridors of the establishment. The man trailing behind her was as silent and foreboding as a bat in the night, sending shivers up her spine

In a highly discreet room, Avery had been waiting for some time.

“Hans, I didn’t expect to see you again so soon,” Avery said, his smile spreading across his face as he handed Hans a glass of fine red wine. “You must be weary from your journey. I’ve prepared this top–shelf vintage especially for you.”

Hans‘ features were stern, and he deflected the wine glass without blinking, showing no courtesy to the man who represented Sir in Elmsworth,

“Ms. Archer briefed me on the way here.”

Seeing Hans‘ refusal to drink, Avery took a sip himself, demonstrating his flexibility. “Is that so? Then I suppose I can skip the formalities.”

“Avery, why do you persist in troubling a young lady? Do you think I have nothing better to do?” Hans‘ gaze was dark and intense.

“Have you developed a soft spot for the fairer sex?” Avery teased, swirling the wine in his glass with elegant fingers. “It seems you’re not as cold–hearted as I thought, still capable of human sentiment.”

“I simply find it beneath me. The tasks you set for me are degrading.” Hans replied sharply, his words laced with an edge. “Sir appointed you to oversee Elmsworth, and all you can do to fend off enemies is.to kidnap their wives and children and seek outside help? This establishment of yours, The Velvet Haven, it’s time it goes under.”

Elsie’s eyelashes fluttered with a strange sense of satisfaction.

Inside The Velvet Haven, no one dared to speak to Mr. Chambers with such insolence.

But Hans didn’t care. He was Sir’s man and only followed Sir’s orders.

said with a light chuckle, “Hans, the fact that we’re meeting tonight means Sir approves of my plan. You just need to cooperate. And I didn’t say my target this time is

file from the coffee

file and glanced through it. His complex gaze finally settled on a photo of a man in a police uniform. After a long pause,

“He’s a cop?”

“Yes.”

already holding the position of a detective squad

hope he’ll prove to be a worthy adversary.” Hans tore the man’s photo from the file and pocketed

Hans, you’re taking

going to

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expression was cold and resolute. “I’m an assassin, but I don’t prey

Avery replied, his

nothing more to say

“One moment.”

I’m assigning you an assistant, to avoid any

immediately protested, “Mr. Chambers, I’m only average in combat, I’ll just

extra pair of hands is always more secure.”

looked at her with an amused gaze. “Elsie, you’ve never refused a task I’ve

no way out, Elsie reluctantly agreed.

the always silent Harvey approached Avery and

grasp of the human

of Sir. Without a formidable opponent, it’s hard to keep him focused on working

lethargy. “I’m eager to see a real–life version

you think Hans and the son of the Ashbourne family, who supposedly died in a plane crash, they look almost identical. Could they be the same

same person or not, it only makes my

his own ‘brother‘

and a cop to boot. Getting rid of him would indeed solve a lot of

“But this time, you’re sending Ms. Archer with him. Do you still doubt her? Are

glasses, Avery’s eyes half–closed

slept well, eaten well, and had a good reason to have

Thaddeus and Evadne, happy after a week’s work, prepared gifts and set out in high spirits to

Evadne received a call from her

Evadne hit the speakerphone, her

sound happy, any good news?”

warm and gentle. “Are you and

Exchanging vows?

eyes gazed at Thaddeus‘

securely around her slender waist, yielded with a smile.

day. If Evadne is willing,

softly past her flushed ear, stirring Evadne’s breath and causing

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