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.

just need to cooperate. And I didn’t say my target this time is that young girl; she’s just a decoy. I know the

that, he picked up a file from the coffee

complex gaze finally settled on a photo of a man in a police uniform. After a

“He’s a cop?”

“Yes.”

“A young man already holding the position of a detective

contracted sharply, and she pinched her arm hard to manage her astonished expression. “Hm. I hope he’ll prove to

Hans, you’re taking the job?”

not going to

Chapter 771

expression was cold and resolute. “I’m an assassin,

replied,

say and turned to leave.

“One moment.”

I’m assigning you an assistant, to avoid any

Chambers, I’m only average in combat, I’ll just hold

of hands

gaze. “Elsie, you’ve never refused a task I’ve

no way out, Elsie reluctantly agreed.

silent Harvey approached

your grasp of the human

a well–bred dog of Sir. Without a formidable opponent, it’s hard

voice laced with lethargy. “I’m eager

supposedly died in a plane crash, they look almost identical. Could they be the

same person or not, it only makes my

the hands of his

and again, and a cop to boot. Getting rid of him would indeed solve a lot of problems.”

you’re sending Ms. Archer with him. Do you still doubt her? Are you

Avery’s eyes half–closed darkly.

broke off the engagement, Hamilton had slept well, eaten well, and had a good reason to have his granddaughter stay

after a week’s work, prepared gifts

call from her eldest brother, Cassius.

Evadne hit the speakerphone, her voice sweet and cheery.

sound happy, any good

voice was warm and gentle. “Are you and Thaddeus exchanging

Exchanging vows?

gazed at Thaddeus‘ handsome

around her slender waist, yielded with a

every day. If Evadne is

words brushed softly past her flushed ear, stirring Evadne’s breath and causing her heart to

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