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.

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.

a file from the coffee

it. His complex gaze finally settled on a photo of a man in a police uniform. After a long pause, he

“He’s a cop?”

“Yes.”

young man already holding the position of a detective squad leader, distinguished

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 the rest aside.

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

understand,” Avery replied,

say and turned

“One moment.”

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

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

extra pair of hands is always more secure.”

gaze. “Elsie,

no way out, Elsie

silent

the human

Sir. Without a formidable opponent, it’s hard to keep him

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

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

they are the same person or not, it only makes

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

Aaron, interfering with our plans time and again, and a cop to

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

his gold–rimmed glasses, Avery’s eyes

eaten well, and had a good reason to have his

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

a call from her eldest brother,

hit the speakerphone, her voice sweet

any good

and gentle. “Are

Exchanging vows?

gazed at Thaddeus‘ handsome face.

securely around her slender waist, yielded with

every day. If Evadne is

her flushed ear, stirring Evadne’s breath and causing

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