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.

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

a file from the coffee table

of a man in a police uniform. After a long pause, he spoke in

“He’s a cop?”

“Yes.”

young man already holding the position of a detective

to be a worthy adversary.” Hans tore the man’s photo from the file and pocketed

you’re taking

not going to hurt

Chapter 771

“I’m an assassin, but I don’t prey

Avery replied, his

nothing more to say

“One moment.”

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

Elsie’s heart tightened, and she immediately protested, “Mr. Chambers, I’m only average in combat, I’ll just

extra pair of hands is always more secure.”

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

no way out, Elsie

left, the always silent Harvey

Chambers, your grasp of the human psyche is truly masterful.”

opponent, it’s hard to keep him focused on working for me.

hand, his voice laced with lethargy. “I’m

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

same person or not, it only makes my game more

of his own ‘brother‘

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

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

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

had slept well, eaten well, and had a good reason to have his granddaughter

Thaddeus and Evadne, happy after a week’s work, prepared gifts and set

received a call from her eldest brother,

the speakerphone, her voice sweet and

sound happy, any

“Are you and Thaddeus exchanging vows?”

Exchanging vows?

gazed at Thaddeus‘

his hand securely around her slender waist, yielded

day. If Evadne is

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

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