Chapter 712

“It wasn’t me, Mr. Chambers, it wasn’t me.”

Elsie struggled to articulate each word, her gaze still held that teetering glint of injustice and innocence.

No one knew better than her what fate awaited those who betrayed Avery. She didn’t want to die – not because she feared death, but because she couldn’t bear to go out with such a whisper, unnoticed and unvalued.

So, she vehemently pleaded her case, “Mr. Chambers, what do I gain from betraying you? Only Harvey and I knew about this. Any move I make would be quickly noticed by you. Am I that foolish to court death? Besides, I’m here at the Velvet Haven from dawn till dusk. Surrounded by your watchful eyes, every single move I make is under your surveillance; I have no chance to even make contact with Ms. Ashbourne and Mr. Abernathy. Where’s the betrayal in that?”

Her words slowly ebbed the malice from Avery’s eyes, hitting the nail on the head.

Seizing the moment, Elsie hurriedly pressed on, “Mr. Chambers, my wretched life is in your hands. Without you, I’m nothing. I’ve plotted against Thaddeus before. If they ever take you down, and the nest is overturned; how could they possibly spare me?!”

Avery’s gaze darkened with suspicion, but he slowly released his grip on her.

Just then, Harvey burst in, frantic, “Mr. Chambers! There’s a trouble!”

Avery irritably pulled his tie, “What now?”

E

“Elvis is here!”

Elsie felt as if her veins would explode, her body trembling uncontrollably. She remembered those bright and lively eyes, her throat parching as if that ruthless hand was choking her once more, leaving her nearly breathless.

“What? Elvis?” Avery ground his teeth, his voice dark, “Is he alone?”

“Yeah, solo!”

Harvey spat with venom, “The punk just waltzed into our territory alone. Definitely up to no good. Mr. Chambers, shall we teach him a lesson?”

“Against a top–tier agent with your parlor tricks?”

Avery pushed up his gold rim glasses with his slender finger, “If he dared to step into the Velvet Haven, it means he’s capable of leaving here in one piece. Elsie, go change. Meet with him.”

“Mr. Chambers.” Elsie’s heart raced, a sheen of sweat on her forehead.

“Charm him, bait him, and when the opportunity arises, make sure he dies by your hand.”

Avery’s lips curled into a sinister smile, whispering in her ear, “If, as you say, your heart has always been with me, then don’t make me wait too long.”

Elvis sat alone in the Velvet Haven’s most luxurious private room. His muscular arms, hidden beneath a black trench coat, rested casually along the back of the sofa, his gaze half–indifferent, half–lazy, radiating an aura that kept others at bay.

The manager approached with a smile, carrying a selection of fine liquor, but before he could speak, Elvis casually interjected.

“I drove here, and I don’t drink and drive.”

“Ah, but who comes to the Velvet Haven and doesn’t enjoy a drink? You’d miss out on so much fun. We’ll arrange a driver for you later, our treat!”

not into booze; I’m into

as he flicked a cigarette into his mouth, a half–smile playing on his

finished, the door swung open, and Elsie’s delicate form entered, her presence carrying a subtle fragrance. Their eyes met, and for a moment, someone’s heart

lingered on her tense face, a careless smile on his lips, “She’s the one for tonight.

closing the door

countless watching eyes, she could only offer a professional smile, trying to be as seductive as possible. But

the surveillance, Avery

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Chapter 712

their every move.

breath in that room was picked up by

to see you

lied, “Been missing you since our last encounter. Been

here either,” Elsie said, her smile strained.

cover, yet her heart couldn’t help but flutter

move for move, and not even Avery could spot

seems our souls were destined to meet across

casual charm, “Come on, don’t be shy. Have a

patted his

sitting on the sofa, leaned forward abruptly, a cold light flickering in his

picked up her

into his embrace, her

clenched on the armrest, the expensive leather creased under his grasp.

voice tender, “Are you

like

air. How could she

slender body trembled in his

touch was enough to paint a blush on the delicate canvas of her skin, “That smile on your face when

pressed her lips together,

half. He gazed down, his eyes tracing the tantalizing shadow of cleavage beneath her plunging neckline, her skin quivering seductively.

stir the waters of desire

to flirt or encourage,

a

It wasn’t that

was overwhelmed by feelings of inadequacy and inferiority that threatened to consume her. It made her

many eyes watching, can’t do what

ear, now a crimson hue, “Come

to?” Elsie fluttered her lashes, a current of electricity

spot. Spend the night with me.”

words, Elvis scooped her up and strode out of the private room, indifferent to the shocked

one but Mr. Chambers had the right to take Ms. Archer away!

fixed ahead, without a hint of hesitation, her worries

this moment, anywhere was fine; she just

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