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.

his 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 girl; she’s just a decoy. I know

a file from the coffee table and handed

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

“He’s a cop?”

“Yes.”

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

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

Hans, you’re taking the

going to hurt

Chapter 771

“I’m an assassin, but I don’t

understand,” Avery replied, his

say and turned

“One moment.”

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

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

pair of hands is always more secure.”

“Elsie, you’ve never

way out, Elsie reluctantly agreed.

silent

of the human psyche

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

with lethargy. “I’m eager

son of the Ashbourne family, who supposedly died in a

or not, it only makes my

his own ‘brother‘ would

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

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

gold–rimmed glasses, Avery’s eyes

eaten well, and had

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

the way, Evadne received a call

hit the speakerphone, her voice sweet and

any good news?”

gentle. “Are you and Thaddeus exchanging

Exchanging vows?

eyes gazed at

his hand securely around

day. If Evadne is willing,

ear, stirring Evadne’s

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