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.

that we’re meeting 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 found

a file from the coffee table and handed

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

“He’s a cop?”

“Yes.”

leisurely. “A young man already holding the position

prove to be a worthy adversary.” Hans tore the

taking

going to hurt that girl.”

Chapter 771

resolute. “I’m an assassin, but I don’t prey

understand,” Avery replied,

to say and turned to

“One moment.”

you an assistant, to avoid any unforeseen complications.

she immediately protested, “Mr. Chambers, I’m only average in combat, I’ll

hands

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

out, Elsie

the always silent Harvey approached Avery and whispered,

of the human psyche is truly

a well–bred dog of Sir. Without a formidable opponent, it’s hard to keep him

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

think Hans and the son of the Ashbourne family, who supposedly died in a plane crash, they look

or not, it only

the hands of his own

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

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

Avery’s eyes half–closed

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

week’s work, prepared gifts and set out in

Evadne received a call from her eldest brother, Cassius.

Evadne hit the speakerphone, her voice

happy, any good

“Are you and Thaddeus exchanging vows?”

Exchanging vows?

eyes gazed at Thaddeus‘ handsome

securely around her slender waist, yielded with a smile.

ready every day. If Evadne

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

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