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.

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,

up a file from the

glanced through it. His complex gaze finally settled on a photo of a man in a police uniform. After a long pause,

“He’s a cop?”

“Yes.”

his wine leisurely. “A young man already holding the

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 file and pocketed

taking the

not going to

Chapter 771

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

replied, his smile unaffected.

to say

“One moment.”

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

and she immediately protested, “Mr. Chambers, I’m only average

pair of hands is

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

way out, Elsie reluctantly agreed.

left, the always silent Harvey approached

Chambers, your grasp of the human psyche

Sir. Without a formidable opponent, it’s hard to

voice laced with lethargy.

the son of the Ashbourne family, who supposedly died in a plane crash, they look almost identical. Could they be the same person?”

not, it only makes my

his own ‘brother‘ would indeed

again, and a cop to

Ms. Archer with him. Do you still

his gold–rimmed glasses, Avery’s eyes

well, eaten well, and had a good reason to have his granddaughter stay with him in Havenbrook for a

a week’s work, prepared gifts and set

a call from her eldest

her

happy, any good news?”

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

Exchanging vows?

gazed at Thaddeus‘

securely around her slender waist, yielded

ready every day. If Evadne is willing, remarriage,

ear, stirring Evadne’s

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