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.

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. I know the previous tasks were too simple, lacking challenge, and I apologize for underutilizing someone of your talents, Hans. This time, I’ve found you a new target that I

the coffee

a photo of

“He’s a cop?”

“Yes.”

leisurely. “A young man already holding the position of a detective squad leader, distinguished

pupils contracted 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

Hans, you’re taking

going to hurt that

Chapter 771

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

Avery replied, his smile

nothing more to say and turned

“One moment.”

I’m assigning you an assistant, to

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

extra pair of hands is always

gaze. “Elsie, you’ve never refused a task

no way out, Elsie

silent Harvey approached Avery and

your grasp of the human

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

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

the son of the Ashbourne family, who supposedly died in a plane crash, they look almost identical. Could

or not, it only makes

at the hands of his own ‘brother‘ would indeed

time and again, and a cop to

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

his gold–rimmed glasses, Avery’s eyes

and had a good reason to have his granddaughter stay with

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

Evadne received a call from her eldest

speakerphone, her voice sweet and cheery.

any good news?”

warm and gentle. “Are you and

Exchanging vows?

bright eyes gazed at

beside her, his hand securely around her slender

every day. If Evadne

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

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