His Ex-Wife Is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus) novel 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.

"So, Hans, you're taking the job?"

"I'm not going to hurt that girl."

Hans' expression was cold and resolute. "I'm an assassin, but I don't prey on the weak."

"I understand," Avery replied, his smile unaffected.

Hans had nothing more to say and turned to leave.

"One moment."

Avery's eyes narrowed slightly. "For this mission, I'm assigning you an assistant, to avoid any unforeseen complications. Elsie, you will accompany Hans."

"Me?" Elsie's heart tightened, and she immediately protested, "Mr. Chambers, I'm only average in combat, I'll just hold Hans back."

"An extra pair of hands is always more secure."

Avery looked at her with an amused gaze. "Elsie, you've never refused a task I've given you."

With no way out, Elsie reluctantly agreed.

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

"Mr. Chambers, your grasp of the human psyche is truly masterful."

"Hans is indeed a well-bred dog of Sir. Without a formidable opponent, it's hard to keep him focused on working for me."

Avery rested his head on his hand, his voice laced with lethargy. "I'm eager to see a real-life version of the legendary twins."

"Mr. Chambers, do you think Hans and the son of the Ashbourne family, who supposedly died in a plane crash, they look almost identical. Could they be the same person?" Harvey asked, puzzled.

"Whether they are the same person or not, it only makes my game more interesting."