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.

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.

up a file from the coffee table and handed it to

it. His complex gaze finally settled on a photo of a man in a police uniform. After a long pause, he spoke

“He’s a cop?”

“Yes.”

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

arm hard to manage her astonished expression. “Hm. I hope he’ll prove to be a worthy adversary.” Hans

taking the

not going to hurt that

Chapter 771

an assassin, but I don’t

understand,” Avery replied,

more to say and turned to leave.

“One moment.”

an assistant,

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

of hands

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

out, Elsie reluctantly

the always silent Harvey approached Avery

your grasp of the human psyche is truly

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

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

and the son of the Ashbourne family, who supposedly died in a plane crash, they look almost identical. Could they be the same person?” Harvey asked, puzzled.

are the same person or not, it

“To die at the hands of his own ‘brother‘

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

time, you’re sending Ms. Archer with him. Do

Avery’s eyes

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

work, prepared

a call from

speakerphone, her voice sweet and cheery.

any

gentle. “Are you

Exchanging vows?

eyes gazed at Thaddeus‘

man beside 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 and causing her heart to flutter

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