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.

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, I’ve found you a new target that I guarantee will not

the

it. His complex gaze finally settled on a photo of a man in a police uniform. After a

“He’s a cop?”

“Yes.”

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

contracted sharply, and she 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

taking the job?”

going to hurt

Chapter 771

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

Avery replied, his

had nothing more to say and turned

“One moment.”

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

immediately protested, “Mr. Chambers, I’m only average in combat,

hands

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

out, Elsie reluctantly

left, the always silent Harvey approached Avery and

the human

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

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

supposedly died in a plane crash, they look almost identical. Could

they are the same person or not,

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

and a cop to boot.

sending Ms. Archer with him. Do you still doubt

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

Hamilton had slept well, eaten well, and had a

the weekend, Thaddeus and Evadne, happy after a week’s work, prepared gifts and set out in high spirits to

received a call

Evadne hit the speakerphone, her voice sweet and

any

voice was warm and gentle. “Are you and Thaddeus

Exchanging vows?

at Thaddeus‘ handsome face.

her, his hand securely around her slender waist, yielded

ready every day. If Evadne is willing, remarriage, anytime.”

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

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