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.

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, and I apologize for underutilizing someone of your talents, Hans. This time,

picked up a file from the coffee table and

on a photo of a man in a police uniform. After a long pause, he spoke in a hoarse voice,

“He’s a cop?”

“Yes.”

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

her arm hard to manage her astonished expression. “Hm. I hope he’ll prove to

you’re taking the job?”

not going to

Chapter 771

expression was cold and resolute. “I’m an assassin, but I don’t prey on

understand,” Avery replied,

nothing more to say and turned

“One moment.”

assigning you an assistant, to avoid any unforeseen complications.

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

pair of hands

looked at her with an amused gaze. “Elsie, you’ve never refused a task

no way out,

silent Harvey approached Avery

the human psyche is truly masterful.”

opponent, it’s

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

son of the Ashbourne family, who supposedly died in a

or not, it only makes my game

chuckled. “To die at the hands of his own

cop to boot. Getting rid of him would indeed solve a lot

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

glasses, Avery’s

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

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

way, Evadne received a call from her eldest brother,

the speakerphone, her voice sweet and cheery.

any good news?”

gentle. “Are you and Thaddeus

Exchanging vows?

at Thaddeus‘ handsome

man beside her, his hand securely around her slender waist, yielded with a

day. If Evadne is willing,

ear, stirring Evadne’s

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