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.

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, I’ve found you a new target that I

file from the coffee table and

of a man in a police uniform. After a

“He’s a cop?”

“Yes.”

man already holding the position of

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.

taking the job?”

to

Chapter 771

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

understand,” Avery replied, his smile

to say and turned to

“One moment.”

“For this mission, I’m assigning you an assistant, to avoid

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

pair of hands is always more

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

no way out, Elsie

they left, the always silent Harvey

of the human psyche is truly masterful.”

indeed a well–bred dog of Sir. Without a formidable opponent,

his hand, his voice laced with lethargy. “I’m

do you think Hans and the son of the Ashbourne family, who supposedly died in a plane crash, they look almost identical. Could they

person or not, it only makes my

of his own ‘brother‘ would indeed

again, and a cop to boot.

you’re sending Ms. Archer with him. Do you still doubt

glasses, Avery’s eyes half–closed

well, eaten well, and had a

after a week’s work, prepared

the way, Evadne received a call from her eldest brother, Cassius.

speakerphone, her voice sweet and

sound happy, any

“Are you and Thaddeus

Exchanging vows?

gazed at

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

ready every day. If Evadne is willing,

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

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