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.

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

that, he picked up a file from the coffee table and handed it to

on a photo of a man in a police

“He’s a cop?”

“Yes.”

sipped his wine leisurely. “A young man already holding the position of a

I hope he’ll prove to be a worthy adversary.” Hans tore the

Hans, you’re taking the job?”

to hurt that

Chapter 771

expression was cold and resolute. “I’m an assassin,

Avery replied, his smile

had nothing more to say and

“One moment.”

an assistant,

Chambers, I’m only average in combat, I’ll just hold Hans back.”

hands is always

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

no way out, Elsie reluctantly

always silent Harvey approached Avery and whispered,

Chambers, your grasp of the human psyche is truly

dog of Sir. Without a formidable opponent, it’s hard

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

and the son of the Ashbourne family, who supposedly died in a plane crash, they look almost identical.

not, it

die at the hands of his own

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

Ms. Archer with him. Do you still doubt her? Are you

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

had

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

call from her eldest brother, Cassius.

speakerphone, her voice sweet and cheery.

sound happy, any

gentle. “Are you and Thaddeus exchanging vows?”

Exchanging vows?

at Thaddeus‘ handsome face.

securely around her slender waist, yielded with a

day. If Evadne is

ear, stirring Evadne’s breath and

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