His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

Chapter 771

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.

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

up a file from the coffee table and handed it to

finally settled on a photo of a man in a police uniform.

“He’s a cop?”

“Yes.”

the position of

he’ll prove to be a worthy adversary.” Hans tore the man’s photo from the file and pocketed it, tossing the

you’re taking

going to hurt

Chapter 771

expression was cold and resolute. “I’m an assassin, but I don’t prey on the weak.”

Avery replied, his

more to say and turned to

“One moment.”

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

I’m only average in combat, I’ll just hold Hans back.”

pair of hands is always more secure.”

“Elsie, you’ve never refused a task I’ve given you.”

way out, Elsie

they left, the always silent Harvey approached Avery

the human psyche is

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

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

died in a plane crash, they look almost

or not,

at the hands of his own ‘brother‘ would

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

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

glasses, Avery’s eyes

eaten well, and had a good reason to have his granddaughter stay with him in Havenbrook for a while.

prepared gifts and set out in

Evadne received a call from

hit the speakerphone, her voice sweet

any good news?”

gentle. “Are you and Thaddeus exchanging

Exchanging vows?

gazed at Thaddeus‘ handsome

securely around her slender waist,

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

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

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