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,

the

and 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.”

young man already holding the position of a detective squad

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

Hans, you’re taking the job?”

going to

Chapter 771

assassin,

understand,” Avery replied, his smile

nothing more to say and turned to leave.

“One moment.”

I’m assigning you an assistant,

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

of hands is always more secure.”

her with an amused gaze. “Elsie, you’ve

out,

silent Harvey approached Avery and whispered,

the human

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

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

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

they are the same person or not, it only makes my

his

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

you’re sending Ms. Archer with him. Do

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

Bartleys broke off the engagement, Hamilton had slept well, eaten well, and had a good reason to have

the weekend, Thaddeus and Evadne, happy after a week’s work, prepared

a call from her eldest

hit the speakerphone, her

any

gentle. “Are you and Thaddeus exchanging vows?”

Exchanging vows?

eyes gazed at

his hand securely around her

Evadne is willing,

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

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