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.

knuckles whitening as he gripped his wine 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 young

picked up a file from the coffee table

on a photo of a man in a police

“He’s a cop?”

“Yes.”

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

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

taking the job?”

going to

Chapter 771

cold and resolute. “I’m an assassin, but I don’t prey on the

replied, his

nothing more to say and turned to leave.

“One moment.”

“For this mission, I’m assigning you an assistant, to avoid any unforeseen complications. Elsie, you will accompany

protested, “Mr. Chambers, I’m

extra pair of hands is always more

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

out, Elsie reluctantly agreed.

silent Harvey

your grasp of the human psyche is truly masterful.”

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

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

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

person or not,

die at the hands of his own

plans time and again, and a cop to boot. Getting rid of him would indeed solve a

time, you’re sending Ms. Archer with him. Do you still doubt her? Are you testing

glasses, Avery’s eyes half–closed

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 a while.

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

Evadne received a call from

speakerphone, her voice sweet

happy, any good

and gentle. “Are you and Thaddeus

Exchanging vows?

gazed at

hand securely around her slender waist, yielded with

every day. If Evadne is

last words brushed softly past her flushed ear, stirring Evadne’s breath and causing her heart to flutter

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