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.

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

picked up a file from the coffee table and

glanced through it. His complex gaze finally settled on a photo of a man in a police uniform. After a long pause,

“He’s a cop?”

“Yes.”

man already holding the position of a

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

taking

not going to hurt

Chapter 771

an assassin, but I don’t

understand,” Avery replied, his smile unaffected.

to say and turned to leave.

“One moment.”

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

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

hands is always more

“Elsie, you’ve

out, Elsie

left, the always silent Harvey approached

the human psyche is

opponent, it’s hard to keep him focused

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

who supposedly died in a plane crash, they look almost identical. Could they be

they are the same person or not,

die at the hands of his own

and a cop to boot. Getting rid of him would indeed solve a lot of

time, you’re sending Ms. Archer with him. Do you still doubt

his gold–rimmed glasses, Avery’s eyes half–closed

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

weekend, Thaddeus and Evadne, happy after a week’s work, prepared gifts and set out in high spirits to visit grandfather.

received a call from her eldest

hit the speakerphone, her voice sweet and cheery.

any

voice was warm and gentle. “Are you and Thaddeus exchanging vows?”

Exchanging vows?

gazed at Thaddeus‘

around her slender waist, yielded with

ready every day. If Evadne is willing, remarriage, anytime.”

stirring Evadne’s breath

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