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.

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

a file from the coffee table and handed it to Hans.

it. His complex gaze finally settled on a photo of a man in

“He’s a cop?”

“Yes.”

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

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

you’re taking the

to hurt that

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an assassin, but I don’t prey on

Avery replied,

to say and

“One moment.”

assistant, to avoid any unforeseen complications. Elsie,

I’m only average in combat, I’ll just hold

hands is always more

her with an amused gaze. “Elsie, you’ve never

no way out,

always silent Harvey approached Avery

grasp of the

Without a formidable opponent, it’s hard to keep him focused on working for

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

do you think Hans and the son of the Ashbourne family, who supposedly died in a plane crash, they look almost

person or not, it only makes

the hands of his own ‘brother‘ would indeed

our plans time and again, and a cop to boot. Getting rid of him would indeed solve a lot of

Ms. Archer with him. Do

glasses, Avery’s

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

work, prepared gifts

way, Evadne received a call

speakerphone, her voice sweet

sound happy, any good news?”

and gentle. “Are

Exchanging vows?

bright eyes gazed at Thaddeus‘ handsome

hand securely around her slender waist, yielded with a

Evadne is willing, remarriage,

stirring Evadne’s breath and causing her heart

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