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.

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

from the coffee table and handed it

through it. His complex gaze finally settled on a photo of a man in a police uniform. After a long

“He’s a cop?”

“Yes.”

holding the position of a detective squad leader,

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

taking the

to

Chapter 771

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

replied, his

more to say

“One moment.”

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

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

pair of hands is

looked at her with an amused gaze. “Elsie,

out, Elsie reluctantly

the always silent Harvey

Chambers, your grasp of the human psyche

formidable opponent, it’s

his voice laced with lethargy.

Hans and the son of the Ashbourne family, who supposedly died in a plane crash, they

are the same person or not, it

the hands of his

and again, and a cop to boot. Getting

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

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

after a week’s work, prepared gifts

way, Evadne received a call from her eldest brother,

speakerphone, her voice sweet and cheery.

any good

was warm and gentle. “Are you and Thaddeus

Exchanging vows?

bright eyes gazed at Thaddeus‘

securely around her slender waist,

every day. If Evadne is willing, remarriage, anytime.”

stirring Evadne’s

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