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.

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. This time,

up a file from the

on a photo of a man in a police uniform. After

“He’s a cop?”

“Yes.”

his wine leisurely. “A young man already holding the position of a detective squad leader, distinguished

he’ll prove to be a worthy adversary.” Hans tore the man’s photo from the file and pocketed it, tossing the rest aside.

you’re taking

to hurt that

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

Avery replied, his

nothing more to say and turned

“One moment.”

mission, I’m assigning you an assistant,

and she immediately protested, “Mr. Chambers, I’m only average in combat, I’ll just hold

hands

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

no way out,

silent Harvey approached Avery and

the human psyche

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

laced with lethargy. “I’m eager to see a real–life version of the legendary twins.”

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

same person or not, it only

his own ‘brother‘ would indeed be

time and again, and a cop to boot.

Ms. Archer with him. Do you still doubt her? Are you testing her?”

Avery’s eyes

had a good reason to have his granddaughter stay with him in Havenbrook

work, prepared gifts and set out

call

Evadne hit the speakerphone, her

happy, any good

was warm and gentle. “Are you and Thaddeus exchanging

Exchanging vows?

eyes gazed at

around her

If Evadne is

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

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