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.

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;

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

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

“He’s a cop?”

“Yes.”

already holding the position of a detective squad leader, distinguished and

sharply, and 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

you’re taking

not going to hurt

Chapter 771

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

Avery replied, his smile unaffected.

more to say

“One moment.”

narrowed slightly. “For this mission, I’m assigning you an assistant, to avoid any unforeseen complications. Elsie, you will accompany Hans.”

she immediately protested, “Mr. Chambers, I’m only average in combat, I’ll

pair of hands is

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

way out, Elsie

the always silent Harvey approached Avery and whispered,

of the human psyche is

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

with lethargy. “I’m

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?” Harvey asked, puzzled.

same person or not, it only makes my game

die at the hands of his own ‘brother‘ would indeed be a fitting

a cop to boot. Getting

time, you’re sending Ms. Archer with him. Do you still doubt her? Are you testing her?”

glasses, Avery’s eyes

Hamilton had slept well, eaten 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 out in high spirits to visit grandfather.

a call from her eldest brother, Cassius.

hit the speakerphone, her voice sweet and

sound happy, any good

was warm and gentle. “Are you and Thaddeus exchanging vows?”

Exchanging vows?

eyes gazed at Thaddeus‘

man beside her, his hand securely around her slender waist, yielded with a

every day. If Evadne

her flushed ear, stirring Evadne’s breath and causing her heart

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