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.

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. 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

that, he picked up a file from the coffee table

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

“He’s a cop?”

“Yes.”

the position of

he’ll prove to be a worthy adversary.” Hans tore the man’s photo from the file and pocketed it, tossing the rest aside.

Hans, you’re taking

not going to hurt

Chapter 771

an assassin, but I

Avery replied, his smile

had nothing more to say

“One moment.”

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

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

hands is always more

looked at her with an amused gaze. “Elsie, you’ve

out,

always silent Harvey

the human psyche is truly masterful.”

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

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

Hans and the son of the Ashbourne family, who supposedly died in a plane

not, it only makes my game more

of his own ‘brother‘ would

with our plans time and again, and a cop to boot. Getting rid of him would indeed

Archer with him. Do you still doubt

Avery’s eyes

well, and had a good reason to have his granddaughter stay with him in Havenbrook for a while.

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

call from

hit the speakerphone, her voice

happy, any

gentle. “Are you and Thaddeus

Exchanging vows?

at Thaddeus‘

her, his hand securely around her slender waist, yielded with a smile.

Evadne is

brushed softly past her flushed ear, stirring Evadne’s

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