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.

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,

he picked up a file from the

it. His complex gaze finally settled on a photo of a man in a police uniform. After a long

“He’s a cop?”

“Yes.”

holding the position of a detective squad

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

taking the

going to hurt that

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resolute. “I’m an assassin, but I don’t prey

understand,” Avery replied, his smile

to say and

“One moment.”

this mission, I’m assigning you an assistant, to avoid any unforeseen complications. Elsie, you will accompany Hans.”

I’m only average in combat,

hands is

gaze. “Elsie, you’ve never refused

way out,

they left, the always silent Harvey approached Avery and

grasp of the

formidable opponent, it’s hard to keep him focused on working

with lethargy. “I’m eager to see a real–life version of the

son of the Ashbourne family, who supposedly died in a plane

same person or not, it only

his own ‘brother‘ would

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

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

glasses, Avery’s eyes half–closed

had a good reason to have

after a week’s work, prepared gifts

way, Evadne received a call from her

her voice sweet and cheery.

happy, any good news?”

was warm and gentle. “Are you and Thaddeus

Exchanging vows?

at

his hand securely around her slender waist, yielded

ready every day. If Evadne is

words brushed softly past her flushed ear, stirring Evadne’s

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