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.

featured face began to contort with barely concealed rage, his knuckles 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 someone of your talents, Hans. This time,

file from the coffee

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

“He’s a cop?”

“Yes.”

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

I hope he’ll prove to be

Hans, you’re taking the job?”

not going to

Chapter 771

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

replied, his smile

had nothing more to say and turned to leave.

“One moment.”

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

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

hands is

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

out, Elsie reluctantly

left, the always silent Harvey

Chambers, your grasp of the human psyche is truly masterful.”

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

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

Chambers, do you think Hans and the son of the Ashbourne family, who supposedly died in a plane crash, they

not, it only makes my game more

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

to boot. Getting rid of him would indeed solve a lot of problems.”

“But this time, you’re sending Ms. Archer with him. Do you still doubt

his gold–rimmed glasses, Avery’s eyes half–closed

well, and had a good reason to have

and Evadne, happy after a week’s work, prepared

way, Evadne received a call from her eldest

Evadne hit the speakerphone, her voice sweet and cheery.

any

voice was warm and gentle. “Are

Exchanging vows?

gazed at Thaddeus‘ handsome face.

beside her, his hand securely around her slender waist,

Evadne is willing, remarriage, anytime.”

past her flushed ear, stirring Evadne’s breath and causing her heart to

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