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.

face began to contort 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 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

that, he picked up a file from the coffee table and handed

photo of a man in a

“He’s a cop?”

“Yes.”

holding the position

“Hm. I hope he’ll prove to be a worthy adversary.” Hans tore the

you’re taking

going to hurt that

Chapter 771

and resolute. “I’m an assassin,

replied, his smile unaffected.

to say and turned to

“One moment.”

“For this mission, I’m assigning you an assistant, to avoid any

I’m only average in combat, I’ll

of hands

“Elsie,

no way out, Elsie reluctantly agreed.

left, the always silent Harvey

grasp of the human psyche is

dog of Sir. Without a formidable opponent, it’s hard to keep

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 crash, they look almost identical. Could

are the same person or not, it only makes my

hands of his own ‘brother‘

our plans time and again, and a cop to

Archer with him.

Avery’s eyes half–closed darkly.

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 a while.

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

the way, Evadne received a call from her eldest

the speakerphone, her voice sweet and

happy, any good

and gentle. “Are

Exchanging vows?

bright eyes gazed at Thaddeus‘

his hand securely around her slender waist, yielded with

every day. If Evadne is

stirring Evadne’s breath and causing

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