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.

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 target this time is that young girl; she’s just a

he picked up a file from the coffee table and handed it to

the file and glanced through it. His complex gaze finally 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.”

“A young man already holding the position

she 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 and pocketed it, tossing the

you’re taking the job?”

going to hurt that

Chapter 771

expression was cold and resolute. “I’m an assassin, but

replied, his smile

had nothing more to say and turned to leave.

“One moment.”

an assistant, to avoid any unforeseen complications. Elsie, you will accompany Hans.”

I’m only average in combat, I’ll

extra pair of hands is always

her with an amused gaze. “Elsie, you’ve never

way out, Elsie reluctantly

the always silent Harvey approached Avery

your grasp of the human psyche is truly

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

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

died in a plane crash, they look almost

are the same person or not, it only makes

of his own ‘brother‘ would indeed be a

to boot. Getting rid of him would indeed solve a lot of problems.”

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

glasses, Avery’s eyes half–closed

slept well, eaten well, and had a

Evadne, happy after a week’s work, prepared gifts and set out in high

Evadne received a call from her

her

any good news?”

warm and gentle. “Are you

Exchanging vows?

bright eyes gazed at Thaddeus‘

around her slender waist, yielded with

day. If Evadne is willing, remarriage,

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

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