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.

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 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

picked up a file from the coffee table

settled on a photo of a man

“He’s a cop?”

“Yes.”

the position

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 file and pocketed it, tossing

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

Avery replied, his

more to say

“One moment.”

I’m assigning you an assistant, to avoid any unforeseen complications. Elsie, you will

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

extra pair of hands is

gaze. “Elsie, you’ve never refused

no way out, Elsie reluctantly

left, the always silent

your grasp of the human psyche is truly

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

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

Hans and the son of the Ashbourne family, who supposedly died in a plane crash, they look almost identical. Could they be the same person?”

same person or not,

his own ‘brother‘

and a cop to boot. Getting rid of him

hesitated before speaking. “But this time, you’re sending Ms. Archer with him. Do you still

gold–rimmed glasses, Avery’s eyes

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

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

way, Evadne received a call from her eldest

speakerphone, her

any

warm and gentle. “Are you and Thaddeus exchanging vows?”

Exchanging vows?

gazed at Thaddeus‘ handsome

his hand securely around her slender waist, yielded with

day. If Evadne is willing,

her flushed ear, stirring

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