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.

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

picked up a file from the coffee table and handed it

it. His complex gaze finally settled on a photo of a man in a police uniform. After a long pause, he spoke in a hoarse voice,

“He’s a cop?”

“Yes.”

leisurely. “A young man already holding the position

manage her astonished expression. “Hm. I hope he’ll prove to be a worthy adversary.” Hans tore the

you’re taking the job?”

to hurt that

Chapter 771

and resolute. “I’m an assassin, but I don’t prey on the weak.”

replied, his smile unaffected.

say and turned

“One moment.”

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

heart tightened, and she immediately protested, “Mr. Chambers, I’m only average in combat, I’ll just hold Hans back.”

of hands is always more secure.”

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

no way out, Elsie

left, the always silent Harvey approached Avery and whispered,

grasp of the human psyche

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

his voice laced with lethargy. “I’m eager to see a real–life version

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

are the same person or not,

of his own ‘brother‘ would indeed be a fitting end.”

with our plans time and again, and a cop to boot. Getting rid of him would indeed solve a

before speaking. “But this time, you’re sending Ms. Archer with him. Do you still doubt

his gold–rimmed glasses, 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 with

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

way, Evadne received a call from her eldest brother,

Evadne hit the speakerphone, her voice sweet

happy, any

warm and gentle. “Are you and Thaddeus exchanging

Exchanging vows?

at Thaddeus‘

his hand securely around her slender waist,

Evadne is willing, remarriage, anytime.”

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

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