His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

Chapter 771

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.

enough, Avery’s delicately featured face began to contort with barely concealed rage, his knuckles 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

file from the coffee table and

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

“He’s a cop?”

“Yes.”

man already holding the position of a detective squad leader,

to be a worthy adversary.” Hans tore the man’s photo from the file and pocketed

you’re taking the

not going to hurt that girl.”

Chapter 771

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

replied, his smile

had nothing more to say and

“One moment.”

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

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

pair of hands is

“Elsie, you’ve never refused

no way out, Elsie reluctantly

silent Harvey approached

of the human psyche is truly

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

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

do you think Hans and the son of the Ashbourne family, who supposedly died in a plane crash, they look

not, it only makes my game more interesting.”

at the hands of his own ‘brother‘ would

cop to boot. Getting rid of him would

before speaking. “But this time, you’re sending Ms. Archer with him. Do you still doubt her? Are you testing

glasses, Avery’s eyes half–closed

and had a good reason to have

week’s work, prepared gifts and set out in high

way, Evadne received a call from her eldest brother, Cassius.

Evadne hit the speakerphone, her voice sweet and

any

gentle. “Are you and

Exchanging vows?

gazed at Thaddeus‘

his hand securely around her slender waist, yielded with

ready every day. If Evadne is willing,

ear, stirring Evadne’s breath

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