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.

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

file from the coffee table and handed it to

settled on a photo of a man in a police uniform. After a long pause, he

“He’s a cop?”

“Yes.”

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

arm hard to manage her astonished expression. “Hm. I hope he’ll prove to be a worthy adversary.” Hans

Hans, you’re taking the

not going to

Chapter 771

cold and resolute. “I’m an assassin, but

Avery replied, his

had nothing more to say and

“One moment.”

assigning you an assistant,

heart tightened, and she immediately protested, “Mr. Chambers, I’m only average in combat,

of hands is

gaze. “Elsie, you’ve never refused

no way out, Elsie reluctantly agreed.

always silent Harvey

the human psyche

dog of Sir. Without a formidable opponent, it’s hard to keep him focused on working for me.

his head on his hand, his voice laced with lethargy.

the Ashbourne family, who supposedly died in a plane crash,

not, it only makes my game

at the hands of his own ‘brother‘ would indeed be a fitting

to boot. Getting rid of him would indeed solve

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

Avery’s eyes

had a good reason to have his granddaughter stay with

work, prepared gifts and set

call from her

her voice

sound happy, any

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

Exchanging vows?

eyes gazed at Thaddeus‘

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

Evadne is willing, remarriage, anytime.”

flushed ear, stirring Evadne’s breath and causing her

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