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

a file from the coffee table

a photo of a

“He’s a cop?”

“Yes.”

his wine leisurely. “A young man already holding the

hope he’ll prove to be a worthy adversary.” Hans tore the man’s photo from the file and pocketed it, tossing

you’re taking the

not going to

Chapter 771

cold and resolute. “I’m an assassin, but

replied, his smile unaffected.

to say

“One moment.”

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

tightened, and she immediately protested, “Mr. Chambers, I’m only average in combat,

pair of hands

an amused gaze. “Elsie, you’ve never refused a task I’ve given you.”

way out,

they left, the always silent

the human psyche is truly

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

with lethargy. “I’m eager to see

died in a plane crash,

same person or not, it only

“To die at the hands of his own ‘brother‘ would indeed be a fitting end.”

again, and a cop to boot. Getting rid of him would indeed solve a

sending Ms. Archer with

Avery’s

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

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

a call from her eldest brother,

the speakerphone, her

sound happy, any good news?”

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

Exchanging vows?

bright eyes gazed at Thaddeus‘ handsome face.

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

Evadne is willing, remarriage, anytime.”

softly past her flushed ear, stirring Evadne’s breath

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