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.

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

from the coffee table and handed it to Hans.

of a man

“He’s a cop?”

“Yes.”

already holding the position of a detective squad leader, distinguished

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

you’re taking the job?”

going to hurt that

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and resolute. “I’m an assassin, but

Avery replied, his smile

had nothing more to say and turned to

“One moment.”

you an assistant, to avoid any unforeseen complications.

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

hands

gaze. “Elsie, you’ve never refused a task I’ve given

out, Elsie reluctantly agreed.

silent

the

of Sir. Without a formidable opponent, it’s hard to

rested his head on his hand, his voice 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

are the same person or not, it only makes

“To die at the hands of his

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

sending Ms. Archer with him. Do

Avery’s eyes half–closed

and had a good reason to have his granddaughter stay

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

Evadne received a call

her voice

happy, any

was warm and gentle. “Are you and

Exchanging vows?

gazed at Thaddeus‘ handsome face.

hand securely around her slender waist,

Evadne

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

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