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.

need to 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, I’ve found you a new target that I guarantee will not

that, he picked up a file from the coffee table and handed

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.”

already holding the position of a detective squad

pupils contracted sharply, and she pinched her arm hard to manage her astonished expression. “Hm. I hope he’ll prove to be a worthy adversary.” Hans tore the man’s photo from the

Hans, you’re taking the job?”

not going to hurt that girl.”

Chapter 771

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

Avery replied, his

say and turned to leave.

“One moment.”

assigning you an assistant,

Chambers, I’m only average in combat, I’ll just

hands

looked at her with an amused gaze. “Elsie,

no way out, Elsie reluctantly

they left, the always silent Harvey approached Avery and

Chambers, your grasp of the human psyche is

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

hand, his voice laced with lethargy.

who supposedly died in a plane

or not, it only makes my game more interesting.”

at the hands of his own ‘brother‘ would

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

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

glasses, Avery’s eyes half–closed darkly.

engagement, Hamilton had slept well, eaten well, and had a good reason to

the weekend, Thaddeus and Evadne, happy after a week’s work, prepared gifts and set

way, Evadne received a call from her eldest brother,

speakerphone, her voice sweet and cheery.

any

was warm and gentle. “Are you

Exchanging vows?

at Thaddeus‘ handsome face.

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

Evadne

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

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