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.

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

file from the coffee table

photo of a man in

“He’s a cop?”

“Yes.”

“A young man already holding the position of a detective squad leader, distinguished

“Hm. I hope he’ll prove to be a worthy adversary.” Hans tore the man’s photo from the file and

you’re taking the job?”

to hurt

Chapter 771

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

replied, his smile

nothing more to say and

“One moment.”

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

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

pair of hands is always more

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

no way out,

the always silent

the human psyche

formidable opponent, it’s hard to keep him focused

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

supposedly died in a plane crash,

not, it only makes my game more

of his own ‘brother‘ would indeed

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

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

Avery’s eyes

since 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 Havenbrook for a

the weekend, Thaddeus and Evadne, happy after a week’s work, prepared gifts and set out

way, Evadne received a call from

speakerphone, her voice sweet

sound happy, any good

voice was warm and gentle. “Are you and Thaddeus

Exchanging vows?

eyes gazed at Thaddeus‘ handsome face.

his hand securely around her

ready every day. If Evadne is

stirring Evadne’s breath and causing her

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