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.

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

a file from the coffee table and

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

“He’s a cop?”

“Yes.”

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

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

taking the

to hurt that girl.”

Chapter 771

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

understand,” Avery replied, his smile unaffected.

to say and turned

“One moment.”

assistant, to avoid any unforeseen complications. Elsie, you

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

extra pair of hands is always more secure.”

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

out, Elsie

they left, the always silent Harvey approached Avery

of the human psyche is

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

voice laced with lethargy. “I’m eager

think Hans and the son of the Ashbourne family, who supposedly died in

are the same person or not, it

die at the hands of his own ‘brother‘

and again, and a cop to boot.

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

Avery’s eyes half–closed darkly.

the Bartleys broke off the engagement, Hamilton had slept well, eaten well, and had a good reason to have his granddaughter stay with him in Havenbrook for

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

a call from her eldest

her voice

any

“Are you and Thaddeus

Exchanging vows?

at Thaddeus‘ handsome face.

beside her, his hand securely around her slender waist,

every day. If Evadne is willing, remarriage,

stirring Evadne’s breath

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