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.

featured 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 your talents, Hans. This time, I’ve found you a new target that I guarantee will not

up a file from the coffee table

file and glanced through it. His complex gaze finally settled on a photo of a man in a police uniform. After a long pause, he spoke in a hoarse voice,

“He’s a cop?”

“Yes.”

holding the position of a detective squad leader,

expression. “Hm. I hope he’ll prove to be a worthy adversary.”

taking the job?”

to

Chapter 771

an assassin, but

Avery replied, his smile unaffected.

to say and turned to leave.

“One moment.”

narrowed slightly. “For this mission, I’m assigning you an assistant, to avoid any unforeseen complications. Elsie, you will accompany

heart tightened, and she immediately protested, “Mr. Chambers, I’m

pair of hands is

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

way out,

silent Harvey approached

Chambers, your grasp of the human psyche

a well–bred dog of Sir. Without a formidable opponent,

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

son of the Ashbourne family, who supposedly died in a plane crash, they look almost identical. Could they be

the same person or not,

his own ‘brother‘ would indeed be a fitting

and a cop to boot. Getting rid of

before speaking. “But this time, you’re sending Ms. Archer with him. Do you still doubt her? Are you

Avery’s eyes

since the Bartleys broke off the engagement, Hamilton had slept well, eaten well, and had a good reason to have his granddaughter stay

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

Evadne received a call from

her voice sweet and

happy, any

voice was warm and gentle. “Are you and Thaddeus exchanging vows?”

Exchanging vows?

eyes gazed at Thaddeus‘

man beside her, his hand securely around her slender waist,

Evadne is

ear, stirring

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