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.

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

up a file from the coffee table

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

“He’s a cop?”

“Yes.”

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

to manage her astonished expression. “Hm. I hope he’ll prove to be

taking

not going to

Chapter 771

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

replied, his smile unaffected.

say and

“One moment.”

assistant, to avoid any

Elsie’s heart tightened, and she immediately protested, “Mr. Chambers, I’m only average in

pair of hands is always more

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

out, Elsie

they left, the always silent Harvey approached Avery

the human

opponent, it’s hard to keep him focused

his voice laced with lethargy. “I’m eager to see a

the Ashbourne family, who supposedly died in a

the same person or not,

the hands of his own

cop to boot. Getting rid of

Archer with him. Do

glasses, Avery’s eyes half–closed

well, eaten well, and had a good reason

happy after a week’s work, prepared

a call from her eldest brother,

speakerphone, her voice

any good news?”

“Are

Exchanging vows?

at Thaddeus‘ handsome face.

man beside her, his hand securely around her slender waist, yielded with a smile.

If Evadne is willing, remarriage, anytime.”

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

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