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.

“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

from the coffee table and handed it to Hans.

complex gaze finally settled on a photo of a man in a police uniform. After a long pause, he spoke

“He’s a cop?”

“Yes.”

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

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

you’re taking

going to hurt that girl.”

Chapter 771

cold and resolute. “I’m an assassin, but I don’t prey on the weak.”

understand,” Avery replied, his smile unaffected.

had nothing more to say

“One moment.”

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

“Mr. Chambers, I’m only average

of hands is always more secure.”

gaze. “Elsie, you’ve never refused

no way out, Elsie reluctantly agreed.

silent Harvey approached Avery and whispered,

the human

dog of Sir. Without a formidable opponent, it’s hard to keep him focused on

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

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

they are the same person or not, it only makes my game more interesting.”

hands of his own ‘brother‘ would indeed be a fitting

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

Archer with him. Do you still doubt

glasses, Avery’s eyes

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

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

a call from her eldest brother,

Evadne hit the speakerphone, her voice

sound happy, any good news?”

was warm and gentle. “Are you and Thaddeus

Exchanging vows?

at Thaddeus‘ handsome face.

around her slender waist, yielded with a smile.

If Evadne is willing,

softly past her flushed ear, stirring Evadne’s breath and

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