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.

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

picked up a file from the coffee table

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

“He’s a cop?”

“Yes.”

already holding the position of a detective squad leader, distinguished and

her arm hard to manage her astonished expression. “Hm. I hope he’ll prove to be a worthy adversary.” Hans

you’re taking

going to hurt

Chapter 771

an assassin, but I don’t prey

Avery replied, his smile unaffected.

to say and turned to

“One moment.”

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

protested, “Mr. Chambers, I’m only average

hands is always more secure.”

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

out, Elsie

the always silent Harvey approached Avery

Chambers, your grasp of the human

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

of the Ashbourne family, who supposedly died in a plane crash, they look almost identical. Could they be the same person?”

not,

“To die at the hands of his own ‘brother‘

with our plans time and again, and a cop to boot. Getting rid of him would indeed solve a lot of

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

glasses, Avery’s eyes half–closed

well, and had a

week’s work, prepared gifts and set out

call from

her

happy, any good news?”

“Are you and Thaddeus exchanging

Exchanging vows?

bright eyes gazed at Thaddeus‘

her, his hand securely around her slender

If Evadne is willing, remarriage, anytime.”

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

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