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 say my target this time is that

the coffee table and

took the file and glanced through it. His complex gaze finally settled on a photo of a man in a

“He’s a cop?”

“Yes.”

young man already holding the position of a

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

taking the

to hurt that

Chapter 771

was cold and resolute. “I’m an assassin, but I don’t

replied, his

to say and turned

“One moment.”

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

“Mr. Chambers, I’m only average in combat, I’ll just

pair of hands is

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

no way out,

they left, the always silent Harvey approached

the human psyche is

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 legendary

in a plane crash, they

are the same person or not, it only makes my game

at the hands of his own ‘brother‘ would indeed be a fitting end.”

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

Archer with him. Do you still

glasses, Avery’s eyes half–closed

since the Bartleys broke off the engagement, Hamilton had slept well, eaten well, and had a good

work, prepared gifts and set out in high spirits to visit grandfather.

Evadne received a call from her eldest brother, Cassius.

the speakerphone, her

happy, any good news?”

voice was warm and gentle. “Are you

Exchanging vows?

gazed at Thaddeus‘ handsome

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

every day. If Evadne is

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

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