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.

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

up a file from the coffee table and handed it to Hans.

took the file and glanced through it. His complex gaze finally settled on a photo of a man in a

“He’s a cop?”

“Yes.”

already holding the position of a detective

prove to be a worthy adversary.” Hans tore the man’s

you’re taking

going to hurt

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

understand,” Avery replied, his

more to say and

“One moment.”

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

I’m

extra pair of hands is always more

“Elsie, you’ve never refused

no way out, Elsie

left, the always silent

the human psyche is truly masterful.”

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

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

the Ashbourne family, who supposedly died in a plane crash, they look almost identical. Could they be the same

the same person or not, it only makes my game

chuckled. “To die at the hands of his own ‘brother‘ would

cop to boot. Getting rid of him would indeed solve a lot of

Ms. Archer with him. Do you still doubt her?

Avery’s eyes half–closed darkly.

slept well, eaten well, and had a good

happy after a week’s work, prepared gifts and set out

call

her voice

happy, any good

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

Exchanging vows?

bright eyes gazed at Thaddeus‘

around her slender waist, yielded with a

ready every day. If Evadne is willing, remarriage, anytime.”

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

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