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

a file from the coffee table and handed it to

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

“He’s a cop?”

“Yes.”

“A young man already holding the position of a detective squad leader, distinguished and

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 file and pocketed it, tossing the rest aside.

Hans, you’re taking

not going to hurt that

Chapter 771

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

replied, his smile unaffected.

more to say and turned

“One moment.”

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

Elsie’s heart tightened, and she immediately protested, “Mr. Chambers, I’m only average in combat, I’ll just hold Hans back.”

hands is always more secure.”

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

no way out, Elsie reluctantly

left, the always silent Harvey approached

the human psyche is truly

indeed a well–bred dog of Sir. Without a formidable opponent, it’s hard to keep him

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

Ashbourne family, who supposedly died in a

the same person or not, it only

die at the hands of his own ‘brother‘ would

Aaron, interfering with our plans time and again, and a cop to boot. Getting rid of him would indeed solve a lot

time, you’re sending Ms. Archer with him.

gold–rimmed glasses, Avery’s eyes

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

the weekend, Thaddeus and Evadne, happy after a week’s work, prepared gifts and set out in high spirits to visit grandfather.

way, Evadne received a call from her

the speakerphone, her voice sweet and

happy, any

“Are you

Exchanging vows?

bright eyes gazed at

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

ready every day. If Evadne is willing, remarriage, anytime.”

last words brushed softly past her flushed ear, stirring Evadne’s

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