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.

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 too simple, lacking challenge, and I apologize for underutilizing someone of your talents, Hans. This time,

file from the coffee table and handed it

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

“He’s a cop?”

“Yes.”

sipped his wine leisurely. “A young man already holding the position

prove to be a worthy adversary.” Hans tore the man’s photo from the file and pocketed it, tossing the rest

Hans, you’re taking

not going to hurt that

Chapter 771

and resolute. “I’m an assassin, but I don’t

Avery replied, his smile unaffected.

say and turned to leave.

“One moment.”

assigning you an assistant, to avoid any unforeseen complications. Elsie,

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

hands

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

way out, Elsie

left, the always silent Harvey

Chambers, your grasp of the human

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

rested his head on his hand, his voice laced with lethargy. “I’m eager to see

Chambers, do you think 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?”

or not, it only makes my game

“To die at the hands of his own ‘brother‘ would

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

sending Ms. Archer with him. Do you still doubt

his gold–rimmed glasses, Avery’s eyes

well, and had a good reason to have his granddaughter stay

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

received a call from

Evadne hit the speakerphone, her voice sweet

any good news?”

“Are you

Exchanging vows?

bright eyes gazed at Thaddeus‘

hand securely around her slender waist,

ready every day. If Evadne

brushed softly past her flushed ear, stirring Evadne’s breath and causing

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