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.

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

up a file from the coffee table and handed it to Hans.

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

“He’s a cop?”

“Yes.”

man already holding the position of a

to be a worthy adversary.” Hans tore the

you’re taking

to hurt

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an assassin, but I don’t prey on

Avery replied,

say and turned to

“One moment.”

assigning you an assistant, to

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

extra pair of hands is always more

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

out,

silent Harvey approached Avery and

grasp of the human

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

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

do you think 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

same person or not, it only makes my

the hands of his own ‘brother‘ would indeed be

time and again, and a cop to boot. Getting rid of him

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

Avery’s eyes half–closed darkly.

engagement, Hamilton had slept well, eaten well, and had a good

Evadne, happy after a week’s work, prepared gifts and set out in high spirits to visit

call from her

Evadne hit the speakerphone, her voice sweet

sound happy, any good news?”

voice was warm and gentle. “Are you and Thaddeus

Exchanging vows?

gazed at Thaddeus‘ handsome face.

his hand securely around her slender waist,

ready every day. If Evadne is

ear, stirring Evadne’s breath

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