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.

with a light chuckle, “Hans, the fact that we’re meeting tonight means Sir approves of my plan. You just need to cooperate. And

from the coffee table and handed it to Hans.

on a photo of a man

“He’s a cop?”

“Yes.”

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

he’ll prove to be a worthy

taking the job?”

to hurt that

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and resolute. “I’m an assassin, but I don’t prey on the weak.”

Avery replied, his smile unaffected.

had nothing more to say

“One moment.”

an assistant, to avoid any unforeseen complications. Elsie, you will accompany Hans.”

“Mr. Chambers, I’m only average in combat,

of hands is always

“Elsie, you’ve never

no way out,

left, the always silent Harvey approached

grasp of the human psyche is

formidable opponent, it’s hard to keep

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

Chambers, 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

the same person or not, it

“To die at the hands of his own ‘brother‘ would indeed be

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

Archer with him. Do you still doubt her? Are

gold–rimmed glasses, Avery’s eyes

and had a good reason

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

a call from her

speakerphone, her voice sweet and cheery.

happy, any good news?”

“Are you and Thaddeus exchanging

Exchanging vows?

gazed at Thaddeus‘

beside her, his hand securely around

ready every day. If Evadne is willing, remarriage,

flushed ear, stirring Evadne’s breath and

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