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.

fact 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

that, he picked up a file from the

through it. His complex gaze finally settled on a photo of a man in a police uniform. After a

“He’s a cop?”

“Yes.”

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

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

you’re taking the

going to hurt that

Chapter 771

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

replied,

more to say

“One moment.”

assigning you an assistant, to avoid any unforeseen complications. Elsie, you will accompany Hans.”

Chambers, I’m only average in combat,

hands is always

“Elsie, you’ve

way out,

left, the always silent Harvey

the

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

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

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

or not, it only makes my game more

hands of his own ‘brother‘ would indeed be a

and a cop to boot. Getting

with him. Do you

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

Hamilton had slept well, eaten well, and had a good reason to have his granddaughter stay with him in Havenbrook for a while.

happy after a week’s work, prepared gifts and set out in high spirits to

way, Evadne received a call from her eldest brother, Cassius.

Evadne hit the speakerphone, her voice sweet and cheery.

happy, any

warm and gentle. “Are you and Thaddeus

Exchanging vows?

eyes gazed at Thaddeus‘ handsome

her, his hand securely around her slender waist, yielded

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

past her flushed ear, stirring Evadne’s

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