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.

face 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 say my target this time is that young girl; she’s just a decoy. I know the previous tasks were too simple, lacking challenge, and I apologize for underutilizing someone of your talents, Hans.

he picked up a file from the coffee

gaze finally settled on a photo of a man in a police uniform. After a

“He’s a cop?”

“Yes.”

holding the position of a detective squad leader, distinguished

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

taking the job?”

to

Chapter 771

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

understand,” Avery replied, his smile

had nothing more to say and turned

“One moment.”

I’m assigning you an assistant, to avoid any unforeseen complications. Elsie,

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

of hands is

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

no way out, Elsie

the always silent Harvey

Chambers, your grasp of the human psyche

a well–bred dog of Sir. Without a formidable opponent, it’s

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

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

person or not, it only makes

chuckled. “To die at the hands of his own

time and again, and a cop to boot. Getting rid

hesitated before speaking. “But this time, you’re sending Ms. Archer with him. Do you still doubt

his gold–rimmed glasses, Avery’s

broke off the engagement, Hamilton had slept well, eaten well, and had a good reason to have his granddaughter stay with him in

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

a call from her eldest brother,

hit the speakerphone, her voice sweet and

any good

gentle. “Are

Exchanging vows?

bright eyes gazed at

his hand securely around her

every day. If Evadne is willing, remarriage,

her flushed ear, stirring Evadne’s breath and

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