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.

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,

picked up a file from the coffee table and handed it

photo of a man in a police

“He’s a cop?”

“Yes.”

holding the position of

to be a worthy adversary.” Hans tore the man’s photo from the file and pocketed it, tossing the rest aside.

taking the

going to hurt that

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an assassin, but I don’t prey on the weak.”

understand,” Avery replied, his smile

more to say

“One moment.”

assistant, to avoid any unforeseen complications. Elsie,

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.”

gaze. “Elsie,

way out, Elsie reluctantly agreed.

always silent Harvey approached

Chambers, your grasp of the

a well–bred dog of Sir. Without a formidable opponent, it’s hard to

voice laced with lethargy. “I’m eager

who supposedly died in a plane

the same person or not, it only makes my game

the hands of his own ‘brother‘

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

you’re sending Ms. Archer with him. Do you still doubt her?

glasses, Avery’s eyes

had a good reason

and Evadne, happy after a week’s work, prepared

Evadne received a call

Evadne hit the speakerphone, her

sound happy, any

“Are you and Thaddeus

Exchanging vows?

gazed at Thaddeus‘ handsome

hand securely around her slender waist,

ready every day. If Evadne is willing, remarriage, anytime.”

softly past her flushed ear, stirring Evadne’s breath

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