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.

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 the previous tasks were

a file from the coffee table

on a photo of a man in a police uniform. After a long pause, he spoke

“He’s a cop?”

“Yes.”

man already holding the position of a detective squad leader,

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

taking

going to hurt that girl.”

Chapter 771

resolute. “I’m an assassin, but

understand,” Avery replied, his

to say

“One moment.”

this mission, I’m assigning you an assistant, to avoid any unforeseen complications.

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

of hands is always more secure.”

gaze. “Elsie, you’ve never refused a

no way out,

they left, the always silent Harvey approached Avery and

the

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

voice laced with lethargy. “I’m eager to see a real–life version of

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

they are the same person or not, it only makes

hands of his own ‘brother‘ would

cop to boot. Getting

sending Ms. Archer with

his gold–rimmed glasses, Avery’s eyes

eaten well, and had a

prepared gifts and

received a call from her eldest brother,

hit the speakerphone, her voice

any

warm and gentle. “Are you and

Exchanging vows?

gazed at Thaddeus‘

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

Evadne is willing, remarriage,

her flushed ear, stirring Evadne’s breath and causing her heart

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