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.

began to contort with barely 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

up a file from the coffee table

a photo of a man in

“He’s a cop?”

“Yes.”

“A young man already holding the position

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

you’re taking

not going to hurt that

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an assassin, but I

understand,” Avery replied, his smile

had nothing more to say

“One moment.”

mission, I’m assigning you an assistant, to

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

hands is always more

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

way out, Elsie

silent Harvey approached Avery and whispered,

grasp of the human psyche is

Sir. Without a formidable opponent, it’s

his voice laced with lethargy. “I’m eager to see a real–life version of the

in a plane crash, they look almost identical. Could they be the same person?” Harvey asked, puzzled.

not,

hands of his own ‘brother‘ would indeed be a

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

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

Avery’s eyes half–closed darkly.

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

work, prepared gifts and set out

a call from her

Evadne hit the speakerphone, her voice

any good

and gentle. “Are you and Thaddeus exchanging

Exchanging vows?

at Thaddeus‘ handsome

hand securely around

every day. If Evadne is

words brushed softly past her flushed ear, stirring Evadne’s breath and causing her heart to flutter

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