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.

cooperate. And I didn’t say my target this time is that young girl; she’s just a decoy. I know the previous

up a file from the coffee

complex gaze finally settled on a photo of a man in a police

“He’s a cop?”

“Yes.”

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

prove to be a

Hans, you’re taking the

going to hurt that

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

understand,” Avery replied, his smile

to say and turned

“One moment.”

assigning you an assistant, to avoid any

protested, “Mr. Chambers, I’m only average in combat, I’ll just hold Hans back.”

of hands is always more

looked at her with an amused gaze. “Elsie, you’ve never refused a

no way out, Elsie reluctantly

the always silent

grasp of the human psyche is

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

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

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

same person or not, it only

chuckled. “To die at the hands of his own ‘brother‘ would indeed be a fitting

cop to boot. Getting rid of him would indeed

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

his gold–rimmed glasses, Avery’s eyes half–closed darkly.

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

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

call from

speakerphone, her voice

happy, any good news?”

gentle. “Are you and Thaddeus

Exchanging vows?

gazed at Thaddeus‘ handsome

beside her, his hand securely around

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

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

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