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.

fact that we’re meeting tonight means Sir approves of my plan. You just need to cooperate. And I

the coffee table and handed

the file and glanced through it. His complex gaze finally settled on a photo of a man

“He’s a cop?”

“Yes.”

holding the position of a detective squad

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

taking

not going to hurt

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an assassin, but I don’t prey on the weak.”

Avery replied,

nothing more to say and

“One moment.”

eyes narrowed slightly. “For this mission, I’m assigning you an assistant, to avoid

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

pair of hands is always

“Elsie, you’ve

no way out, Elsie

always silent Harvey

grasp of the human psyche is truly masterful.”

dog of Sir. Without a formidable opponent, it’s hard to keep him focused on working for me.

laced with lethargy.

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

the same person or not, it only

at the hands of his own ‘brother‘ would indeed be

cop to boot. Getting rid of him would indeed solve

Archer with him. Do you still doubt her? Are

Avery’s eyes half–closed

had a good reason to have his granddaughter stay

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

way, Evadne received a call from her

hit the speakerphone, her

any good

and gentle. “Are you

Exchanging vows?

gazed at Thaddeus‘ handsome face.

securely around her slender waist,

day. If Evadne is willing, remarriage, anytime.”

stirring Evadne’s breath

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