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.

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

the coffee table and handed it to

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

“He’s a cop?”

“Yes.”

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

pinched her arm hard to manage her astonished expression. “Hm. I hope he’ll prove to

taking

to hurt

Chapter 771

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

Avery replied, his smile

more to say and turned

“One moment.”

mission, I’m assigning you an assistant, to avoid any unforeseen complications. Elsie,

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

of hands is

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

no way out,

they left, the always silent Harvey

the human psyche is truly masterful.”

of Sir. Without a formidable opponent, it’s hard to keep him

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

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

same person or not, it only makes my

chuckled. “To die at the hands of his own ‘brother‘ would indeed be a fitting end.”

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

speaking. “But this time, you’re sending Ms. Archer with him. Do you still doubt her? Are you testing her?”

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

had slept well, eaten well, and had a good reason to have his

work, prepared gifts and set out in high

Evadne received a call from her

her voice

sound happy, any good

warm and gentle. “Are you and

Exchanging vows?

eyes gazed at Thaddeus‘ handsome

her, his hand securely around her slender waist,

day. If Evadne is willing,

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

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