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.

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 challenge, and I apologize for underutilizing someone of your talents, Hans. This time,

he picked up a file from the coffee table and handed it

glanced through it. His complex gaze finally settled on a photo of a

“He’s a cop?”

“Yes.”

sipped his wine leisurely. “A young man already holding the position of a detective squad leader, distinguished and

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

you’re taking the job?”

to hurt that

Chapter 771

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

Avery replied, his smile unaffected.

more to say and turned

“One moment.”

“For this mission, I’m assigning you an assistant, to avoid

immediately protested, “Mr. Chambers, I’m only average in combat, I’ll just hold

hands is always

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

no way out, Elsie

they left, the always silent Harvey approached Avery

your grasp of the human psyche is truly masterful.”

opponent, it’s hard

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

you think Hans and the son of the Ashbourne family, who supposedly died in a plane crash, they look

are the same person or not, it only makes my

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

to boot. Getting rid of him would indeed solve a lot of problems.”

sending Ms. Archer with

glasses, Avery’s eyes

off the engagement, Hamilton had slept well, eaten well, and had a good reason to have his granddaughter stay

prepared gifts and set out in

a call from her

speakerphone, her voice sweet

sound happy, any good

and gentle. “Are you

Exchanging vows?

eyes gazed at Thaddeus‘

securely around her slender waist, yielded with a

every day. If Evadne is

flushed ear, stirring Evadne’s breath and causing

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