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.

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

file from the coffee table and handed

finally settled on a photo of a man in a

“He’s a cop?”

“Yes.”

sipped his wine leisurely. “A young man already holding the

she pinched her arm hard to manage her astonished expression. “Hm. I hope he’ll prove to be a worthy adversary.” Hans tore the man’s photo from

Hans, you’re taking

to hurt that girl.”

Chapter 771

“I’m an assassin, but I don’t

replied, his smile

to say and turned

“One moment.”

you an assistant, to avoid any unforeseen complications. Elsie, you

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

hands

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

out, Elsie reluctantly

silent Harvey

grasp of the

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

his head on his hand, his voice laced with lethargy. “I’m eager to

and the son of the Ashbourne family, who supposedly died in a plane

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

of his own ‘brother‘ would indeed be a

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

Archer with him. Do you still doubt

gold–rimmed glasses, Avery’s

Bartleys broke off the engagement, Hamilton had slept well, eaten well, and had a good reason to have his granddaughter stay with him in Havenbrook for

weekend, Thaddeus and Evadne, happy after a week’s work, prepared gifts and set out in

way, Evadne received a call

speakerphone, her voice sweet

sound happy, any good news?”

gentle. “Are you and

Exchanging vows?

bright eyes gazed at Thaddeus‘ handsome face.

man beside her, his hand securely around her slender waist, yielded with a

every day. If Evadne is

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

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