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

to hurt that girl.”

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

understand,” Avery replied, his smile

to say

“One moment.”

an assistant,

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

hands is always more secure.”

looked at her with an amused gaze. “Elsie,

out, Elsie reluctantly

they left, the always silent Harvey approached Avery and whispered,

the human psyche is

well–bred dog of Sir. Without a formidable opponent,

with lethargy.

supposedly died in a

not, it only

the hands of his own ‘brother‘

a cop to boot. Getting rid of him would

Archer with him. Do you still doubt her? Are you testing

gold–rimmed glasses, Avery’s eyes half–closed darkly.

and had a good reason to

a week’s work, prepared gifts and set out in high spirits to visit

way, Evadne received a call from her eldest brother, Cassius.

her voice

any good

gentle. “Are you and Thaddeus exchanging

Exchanging vows?

at Thaddeus‘ handsome

beside her, his hand securely around her slender

day. If Evadne

brushed softly past her flushed ear, stirring Evadne’s

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uncontrollably.

with a sparkle in her eye, deliberately steering

he had longed for, hoped for, waited for, and coveted this for

ages.