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.

concealed rage, his knuckles whitening 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

he picked up a file from the coffee table

of a man in a police uniform. After

“He’s a cop?”

“Yes.”

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

prove to be a worthy adversary.” Hans tore the man’s photo from

taking the job?”

to hurt that girl.”

Chapter 771

assassin, but I don’t

replied, his smile unaffected.

more to say and

“One moment.”

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

protested, “Mr. Chambers, I’m only average in combat, I’ll just hold Hans back.”

extra pair of hands is always

looked at her with an amused gaze. “Elsie, you’ve never refused a task I’ve

way out, Elsie

silent Harvey approached

grasp of the human psyche is truly

of Sir. Without a formidable opponent, it’s hard to

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

of the Ashbourne family, who supposedly died in a plane crash, they look almost identical. Could they be the same person?” Harvey asked,

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

chuckled. “To die at the hands of his own ‘brother‘ would

our plans time and again, and a cop to boot.

“But this time, you’re sending Ms. Archer with him.

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

since the Bartleys broke off the engagement, Hamilton had slept well, eaten well, and had a good reason to have his granddaughter stay with him in Havenbrook for a while.

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

the way, Evadne received a call from her eldest brother,

the speakerphone, her voice sweet and

happy, any good news?”

gentle. “Are

Exchanging vows?

gazed at Thaddeus‘ handsome

securely around

every day. If Evadne is willing,

ear, stirring Evadne’s breath and causing her heart

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