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.

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

up a file from the coffee table and handed it

on a photo of a man in a

“He’s a cop?”

“Yes.”

the position

astonished expression. “Hm. I hope he’ll prove to be a worthy adversary.” Hans tore

Hans, you’re taking the job?”

to

Chapter 771

expression was cold and resolute. “I’m an assassin, but I

replied,

say

“One moment.”

slightly. “For this mission, I’m assigning you an assistant,

Elsie’s heart tightened, and she immediately protested, “Mr. Chambers, I’m only average in combat, I’ll just hold Hans back.”

of hands is always more secure.”

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

no way out,

left, the always silent Harvey approached Avery and whispered,

your grasp of the human psyche is

dog of Sir. Without a formidable opponent, it’s hard

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

who supposedly died in

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

die at the hands of his own ‘brother‘ would

with our plans time and again, and a cop to

sending Ms. Archer with him. Do you still doubt her? Are you testing

Avery’s

since the Bartleys broke off the engagement, Hamilton had slept well, eaten well, and had a good

a week’s work, prepared gifts and set

way, Evadne received a call from her eldest brother,

Evadne hit the speakerphone, her

happy, any good

and gentle. “Are you and Thaddeus exchanging vows?”

Exchanging vows?

eyes gazed at

securely around her slender waist, yielded with

If Evadne is willing, remarriage, anytime.”

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

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