His Ex Wife is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus)

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.

Sure enough, Avery’s delicately featured face began to contort with barely concealed rage, his knuckles whitening as he gripped his wine glass. Yet he restrained 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 just a decoy. I know the previous tasks were too simple, lacking challenge, and I apologize for underutilizing someone of your talents, Hans. This time, I’ve found you a new target that I guarantee will not disappoint.”

With that, he picked up a file from the coffee table and handed it to Hans.

Hans took the file and glanced through it. His complex gaze finally settled on a photo of a man in a police uniform. After a long pause, he spoke in a hoarse voice,

“He’s a cop?”

“Yes.”

Avery sipped his wine leisurely. “A young man already holding the position of a detective squad leader, distinguished and promising

Elsie’s pupils contracted sharply, and she pinched her arm hard to manage her astonished expression. “Hm. I hope he’ll prove to be a worthy adversary.” Hans tore the man’s photo from the file and pocketed it, tossing the rest aside.

you’re taking

not going to hurt

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was cold and resolute. “I’m an assassin,

Avery replied,

nothing more to say

“One moment.”

assistant, to avoid

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

extra pair of hands is always

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

way out, Elsie reluctantly

they left, the always silent Harvey approached Avery and

the human

of Sir. Without a formidable opponent, it’s hard to keep him focused on working

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

supposedly died in a plane crash, they look almost identical.

same person or not, it only makes my game more interesting.”

hands of his own ‘brother‘ would indeed be a fitting

a cop to boot. Getting rid of him would indeed solve

with him. Do you

glasses, Avery’s

the Bartleys broke off the engagement, Hamilton had slept well, eaten well, and had a good reason to have

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

received a call

the speakerphone, her voice

happy, any good

and gentle. “Are you and Thaddeus

Exchanging vows?

gazed at Thaddeus‘

man beside her, his hand securely around her slender waist, yielded

If Evadne is willing, remarriage,

her flushed ear, stirring Evadne’s breath and causing

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uncontrollably.

is a whole different ballgame than just being your girlfriend,” she said with a sparkle in her eye, deliberately steering clear of the path he

she knew all too well how much he had longed for, hoped for, waited for, and coveted this

ages.