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.

as he gripped his wine glass. Yet 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 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

he picked up a file from the coffee table and

gaze finally settled on a photo of a man in

“He’s a cop?”

“Yes.”

young man already holding the position

arm hard to manage her astonished expression. “Hm. I hope he’ll prove to be a worthy adversary.” Hans tore the man’s photo

Hans, you’re taking

not going to hurt that girl.”

Chapter 771

was cold and resolute. “I’m an assassin, but I

understand,” Avery replied, his smile

say and turned to leave.

“One moment.”

assistant, to avoid any unforeseen complications. Elsie, you will accompany

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

of hands

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

out, Elsie

the always silent Harvey approached

Chambers, your grasp of the human psyche is truly masterful.”

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

with lethargy.

Ashbourne family, who supposedly died in

person or not, it only makes my game more interesting.”

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

Aaron, interfering with our plans time and again, and a cop to boot. Getting

“But this time, you’re sending Ms. Archer with him. Do you still doubt her? Are

his gold–rimmed glasses, Avery’s eyes

engagement, Hamilton had slept well, eaten well, and had a good reason to have his granddaughter stay

happy after a week’s work, prepared gifts and set out

way, Evadne received a call from

the speakerphone, her voice

happy, any good

“Are you and Thaddeus exchanging vows?”

Exchanging vows?

gazed at Thaddeus‘ handsome

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

day. If Evadne is

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

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