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.

with barely concealed rage, his 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

that, he picked up a file from the coffee table

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

“He’s a cop?”

“Yes.”

the position of a detective squad

pinched her arm hard to manage her astonished expression. “Hm. I hope he’ll prove to be

Hans, 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.”

replied,

had nothing more to say and turned to

“One moment.”

this mission, I’m assigning you an assistant, to avoid any unforeseen complications. Elsie, you will accompany Hans.”

Chambers, I’m only average in combat, I’ll

pair of hands is always more

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

way out, Elsie reluctantly

they left, the always silent Harvey approached Avery

of the human psyche is truly masterful.”

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

his hand, his voice laced with lethargy. “I’m

of the Ashbourne family, who supposedly died in a plane crash, they look almost identical. Could they be the same person?” Harvey

they are the same person or not, it only makes my

the hands of his own ‘brother‘ would indeed be a

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

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

his gold–rimmed glasses, Avery’s

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

Thaddeus and Evadne, happy after a week’s work, prepared

way, Evadne received a call

her voice

any good

warm and gentle. “Are you

Exchanging vows?

gazed at

man beside her, his hand securely around her

day. If Evadne is willing, remarriage,

words brushed softly past her flushed ear, stirring Evadne’s

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