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.

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

he picked up a file from the

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

“He’s a cop?”

“Yes.”

sipped his wine leisurely. “A young man already holding the position of a detective

sharply, and she pinched her arm hard to manage her astonished expression. “Hm. I hope he’ll prove to be

Hans, you’re taking the job?”

not going to hurt that

Chapter 771

“I’m an assassin, but I don’t

Avery replied, his

had nothing more to say and turned

“One moment.”

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

Chambers, I’m only average in combat,

hands is always more

“Elsie, you’ve

way out, Elsie reluctantly

they left, the always silent Harvey approached

of the

indeed a well–bred dog of Sir. Without a formidable opponent,

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

in a plane crash, they look almost identical.

are the same person or not,

the hands of his own ‘brother‘

to boot. Getting rid of him would indeed

Ms. Archer with him. Do you still

glasses, Avery’s eyes half–closed darkly.

engagement, Hamilton had slept well, eaten well, and had a good

Thaddeus and Evadne, happy after a week’s work, prepared

a call from her eldest brother, Cassius.

the speakerphone, her voice sweet

happy, any

voice was warm and gentle. “Are you and Thaddeus exchanging

Exchanging vows?

gazed at Thaddeus‘ handsome

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

Evadne

stirring

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