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.

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,

file from the coffee table and

photo of a man in a police uniform.

“He’s a cop?”

“Yes.”

wine leisurely. “A young man already holding the position of a detective squad leader, distinguished

prove to be a worthy adversary.” Hans

you’re taking

not going to hurt that

Chapter 771

“I’m an assassin,

understand,” Avery replied,

nothing more to say and turned

“One moment.”

assigning you an assistant, to

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

extra pair of hands is always more

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

out,

the always silent Harvey approached

the human psyche is truly masterful.”

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

hand, his voice laced with lethargy. “I’m eager to see a real–life version of

of the Ashbourne family, who supposedly died in a plane crash, they look

or not, it only makes my

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

time and again, and a cop to boot. Getting

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

glasses, Avery’s eyes

off the engagement, Hamilton had slept well, eaten well, and had

work, prepared gifts

a call from her eldest brother,

speakerphone, her voice sweet and cheery.

happy, any

was warm and gentle. “Are

Exchanging vows?

eyes gazed at Thaddeus‘

beside her, his hand securely around

If Evadne is

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

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