His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

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.

featured face 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, lacking challenge, and I apologize for underutilizing someone of your talents, Hans. This time, I’ve found you a new target

up a file from the coffee table and handed it to

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

“He’s a cop?”

“Yes.”

man already holding the position of a detective squad leader, distinguished and promising

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

taking the job?”

going to

Chapter 771

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

Avery replied, his

say and turned

“One moment.”

“For this mission, I’m assigning you an assistant, to avoid any unforeseen complications. Elsie, you will accompany

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

extra pair of hands is

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

way out,

the always silent Harvey approached Avery and whispered,

Chambers, your grasp of the human psyche is truly masterful.”

opponent, it’s hard to keep him

his head on his hand, his voice laced with lethargy. “I’m eager to

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

or not, it

hands of his own ‘brother‘ would

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

time, you’re sending Ms. Archer with him. Do you still doubt her? Are you testing her?”

Avery’s eyes

and had a good reason to have his granddaughter stay with him in Havenbrook for a while.

weekend, Thaddeus and Evadne, happy after a week’s work, prepared gifts and set out in high

way, Evadne received a call

the speakerphone, her voice sweet and

any

was warm and gentle. “Are you and Thaddeus exchanging vows?”

Exchanging vows?

eyes gazed at Thaddeus‘ handsome

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

If Evadne is willing,

stirring Evadne’s breath and causing her heart to