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.

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

up a file from the coffee

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

“He’s a cop?”

“Yes.”

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

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

taking the job?”

not going to hurt that

Chapter 771

cold and resolute. “I’m an assassin, but

understand,” Avery replied, his smile unaffected.

nothing more to say and turned to

“One moment.”

eyes narrowed slightly. “For this mission, I’m assigning you an assistant,

Elsie’s heart tightened, and she immediately protested, “Mr. Chambers, I’m only average in

extra pair of hands

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

no way out, Elsie

always silent Harvey approached Avery and whispered,

your grasp of the human psyche is

a well–bred dog of Sir. Without a formidable opponent,

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

do 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 person?” Harvey asked,

they are the same person or not, it only makes my game more interesting.”

of his own ‘brother‘ would indeed be a fitting

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

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

gold–rimmed glasses, Avery’s eyes half–closed

had a good reason to have his granddaughter stay with him in Havenbrook

a week’s work, prepared gifts and set out

way, Evadne received a call from her

speakerphone, her voice sweet and cheery.

any good news?”

was warm and gentle. “Are you and Thaddeus exchanging vows?”

Exchanging vows?

bright eyes gazed at Thaddeus‘ handsome face.

around her slender waist, yielded with

day. If Evadne is willing, remarriage,

stirring Evadne’s breath and causing her heart

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