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!”

booze; I’m

half–smile playing on his lips, “I want the prettiest girl you’ve got to keep me

delicate form entered, her presence carrying a subtle fragrance. Their eyes met, and for

I’m satisfied.” Elvis‘ gaze lingered on her tense face, a

manager discreetly left, closing the

only offer a professional smile, trying to be as seductive as possible.

Avery sat watching through the screens in the control

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Chapter 712

their every move.

in that room was picked up

to see

smoothly lied, “Been missing you since our last encounter. Been wondering when

here

were just a cover, yet her heart couldn’t help but flutter at his “missing

move for move, and

seems our souls were destined to

“Come on, don’t be

patted his thigh,

the sofa, leaned forward abruptly, a cold light

lurched as she picked up her iris–colored dress and stepped

Suddenly, he grabbed her arm, pulling her down into his embrace, her soft

clenched on the armrest, the expensive leather creased under his

voice tender,

pounded, her cheeks flushed like blooming peach blossoms, “Mr. Waverley, please.”

air. How

trembled

The slight touch was enough to paint a blush on the delicate canvas of her skin, “That smile on your face when you walked in was downright ugly.”

lips together, silent.

intended to fold her supple body in half. He gazed down, his eyes tracing the tantalizing

the waters of

to flirt or

a

him. It

good, too exceptional. Every time she got close, she was overwhelmed by

isn’t the place. Too many eyes watching, can’t do what I

cool lips grazed her ear, now a crimson hue, “Come with me.”

lashes, a

a spot. Spend the night with me.”

strode out of the private room, indifferent to the shocked stares of

Haven, everyone understood one rule: no one but Mr. Chambers had the right to take Ms. Archer away! And yet, this man dared to break that rule! Indeed, he had the

was terrified, but when she looked up and saw Elvis‘ determined gaze fixed ahead, without a hint of hesitation, her worries vanished. She closed her eyes and curled up

fine; she

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