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.

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,

up a file from the coffee table and handed it to

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

“He’s a cop?”

“Yes.”

“A young man already holding the position of a detective squad leader, distinguished and

to manage her astonished expression. “Hm. I hope he’ll prove to be a worthy adversary.” Hans tore the man’s photo from the file and

taking

not going to hurt

Chapter 771

an assassin, but I don’t prey

replied, his

more to say and turned to leave.

“One moment.”

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

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

of hands

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

no way out, Elsie reluctantly agreed.

silent

of the human psyche is truly

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

voice laced with lethargy. “I’m eager

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

the same person or not, it only makes my

the hands of his own ‘brother‘ would indeed be a fitting

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

time, you’re sending Ms. Archer with him. Do

glasses, Avery’s

Bartleys broke off the engagement, Hamilton had slept well, eaten well, and had a good reason to

work, prepared gifts and set out in high spirits to visit grandfather.

Evadne received a call from her eldest brother,

speakerphone, her voice sweet

sound happy, any good

warm and gentle. “Are you and Thaddeus exchanging

Exchanging vows?

eyes gazed at

around her

ready every day. If Evadne is willing, remarriage,

flushed ear, stirring

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