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.

knuckles whitening as he gripped his wine glass. Yet he restrained himself and simply 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 that young girl; she’s just a decoy. I know the previous tasks were too simple, lacking challenge, and I apologize for underutilizing someone of your talents, Hans. This time, I’ve found you a new target

picked up a file from the coffee

of a man in a police uniform. After a long pause, he spoke in a hoarse voice,

“He’s a cop?”

“Yes.”

his wine leisurely. “A young man already holding the position of

to manage her astonished expression. “Hm. I hope he’ll prove to be a worthy adversary.” Hans tore the man’s photo from the file and

Hans, you’re taking the job?”

not going to hurt that

Chapter 771

assassin, but I

replied, his smile

more to say

“One moment.”

slightly. “For this mission, I’m assigning you an assistant, to avoid any unforeseen complications.

“Mr. Chambers, I’m only average in combat, I’ll just hold Hans

extra pair of hands is always

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

no way out, Elsie

silent Harvey approached

grasp of the human psyche

opponent, it’s hard to keep him focused on working for me.

laced with lethargy. “I’m eager to

the son of the Ashbourne family, who supposedly died in a plane crash, they look

are the same person or not, it only makes my

hands of his own ‘brother‘ would indeed be

plans time and again, and a cop to boot. Getting rid

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

glasses, Avery’s

since the Bartleys broke off the engagement, Hamilton had slept well, eaten well, and had

work, prepared gifts and set out in high

Evadne received a call from her

speakerphone, her voice sweet

sound happy, any

warm and gentle. “Are you and Thaddeus

Exchanging vows?

eyes gazed at Thaddeus‘

man beside her, his hand securely around her slender waist, yielded

every day. If Evadne is willing, remarriage,

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

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