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 previous tasks were too simple,

the coffee table and handed

photo of a man

“He’s a cop?”

“Yes.”

wine leisurely. “A young man already holding the position of a detective squad leader,

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

you’re taking

not going to

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

Avery replied, his smile unaffected.

nothing more to say and turned to leave.

“One moment.”

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

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

extra pair of hands is always more

at her with an amused gaze. “Elsie,

no way out,

they left, the always silent Harvey approached Avery and whispered,

grasp of the human

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

his head on his hand, his voice laced with lethargy. “I’m eager to see a real–life

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

the same person or not, it only makes my game more

the hands of his own ‘brother‘

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

you’re sending Ms. Archer with him. Do you

his gold–rimmed glasses, Avery’s

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

Evadne, happy after a week’s work, prepared

Evadne received a call

speakerphone, her voice sweet

sound happy, any

was warm and gentle. “Are you and Thaddeus exchanging

Exchanging vows?

eyes gazed at Thaddeus‘ handsome face.

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

Evadne is willing, remarriage,

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

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