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His Ex wife is a billionaire Chapter 712

    <b>Chapter </b>712


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


    Elsie struggled to articte 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<b>, </b>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 <b>death</b>? Besides<b>, </b>I’m here at the Velvet Haven from dawn till dusk. Surrounded by your watchful eyes, every single move I make is under your surveince; 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<b>, </b>my wretched life is in your hands. <b>Without </b>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.


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


    Avery irritably pulled his tie, “What now?”


    E


    “Elvis is here<b>!</b><b>” </b>


    Elsie felt as if her veins would explode, her b*dy trembling uncontrobly. 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?<b>” </b>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 <b>sses </b>with his slender finger<b>, </b><b>“</b>If he dared to step into the Velvet Haven, it means he’s capable of leaving here <b>in </b>one piece. Elsie, go change<b>. </b>Meet <b>with </b>him.”


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


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


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


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


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


    “I drove here<b>, </b>and I don’t drink and drive<b>.</b><b>” </b>


    “Ah, but whoes <b>to </b>the Velvet Haven and doesn’t enjoy a <b>drink</b><b>? </b>You’d miss out on <b>so </b>much fun. <b>We’ll </b>arrange a driver for <b>you </bter, our treat<b>!</b><b>” </b>


    “I’m not into <b>booze</b><b>; </b><b>I’m </b><b>into </b>beauty<b>.</b><b>” </b>


    <b>Elvis</b>‘ <b>eyes </b>gleamed mischievously <b>as </b>he <b>flicked </b>a <b>cigarette into </b><b>his </b>mouth, a half–smile ying <b>on </b>his <b>l*ps</b>, <b>“</b><b>I </b><b>want </b>the <b>prettiest </b>girl you’ve got <b>to </b>keep mepany tonight.”


    As he <b>finished</b><b>, </b><b>the </b><b>door </b>swung <b>open</b><b>, </b><b>and </b>Elsie’s delicate <b>form </b><b>entered</b><b>, </b><b>her </b>presence carrying a subtle fragrance<b>. </b><b>Their </b>eyes met<b>, </b>and <b>for </b><b>a </b>moment<b>, </b><b>someone’s </b><b>heart </b><b>skipped </b><b>a </b><b>beat</b>.


    “Nice, <b>she’s </b>just <b>my </b><b>type</b>. I’m satisfied<b>.</b><b>” </b>Elvis‘ <b>gaze </b>lingered on <b>her </b><b>tense </b>face<b>, </b>a <b>careless </b><b>smile </b><b>on </b><b>his </b><b>l*ps</b><b>, </b><b>“</b><b>She’s the </b>one for tonight.


    The manager <b>discreetly </b><b>left</b><b>, </b>closing <b>the </b>door <b>softly </b><b>behind </b><b>him</b>.


    Elsie’s eyes<b>, </b><b>red </b><b>with </b>emotion<b>, </b><b>fixed </b>on <b>him</b>. Under countless watching eyes, <b>she </b><b>could </b><b>only </b>offer a professional <b>smile</b>, <b>trying to </b><b>be </b>as seductive as possible. <b>But </b><b>her </b>stiff cheeks couldn’t fool herself, nor <b>the </b>man before her.


    <b>At </b><b>that </b>moment<b>, </b><b>on </b>the <b>other </b><b>side </b>of <b>the </b>surveince<b>, </b>Avery sat watching through the screens <b>in </b><b>the </b><b>control </b><b>room</b>, monitoring


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    their every move<b>. </b>


    Every word, every breath in that room was picked up by the high–definition cameras and microphones.


    “Ms. Archer, didn’t expect to see you here.”


    Elvis‘ yful brows arched as he smoothly lied, “Been missing you since ourst encounter. Been wondering when we’d meet again. And here we are tonight.”


    “I never thought I’d see Mr. Waverley here either,” Elsie said, her smile strained.


    She knew his words were just a cover, yet her heart couldn’t help but flutter at his “missing you“.


    Both seasoned yers, they matched each other move for move, and not even Avery could spot a w.


    “So, it seems our souls were destined to meet across a thousand miles.”


    Elvis‘ eyes narrowed yfully, exuding casual charm, “Come on, don’t be shy. Have a seat.”


    As Elsie stepped forward, Elvis patted his thigh, “Right here.”


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


    Elsie’s heart lurched as she picked up her iris<b>–</b>colored dress and stepped toward Elvis.


    “Ah!” Suddenly, he grabbed her arm, pulling her down into his embrace, her soft curves pressing firmly against his solid thighs.


    Avery’s fists clenched on the armrest, the expensive leather creased under his grasp.


    Elvis breathed heavily, his voice tender, “Are you scared?”


    Elsie’s heart pounded, her cheeks flushed like blooming peach blossoms, “Mr. Waverley, please.”


    The double entendre hung in the air. How could she not be scared?


    Her slender b*dy trembled in his arms,


    Elvis chuckled, his breath a warm caress against the nape of her n*eck. 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.”


    Elsie pressed her l*ps together, silent.


    Elvis‘ embrace tightened around her, as if he intended to fold her supple b*dy in half. He gazed down<b>, </b>his eyes tracing the tantalizing shadow of cleavage beneath her plunging n*eckline, her skin quivering seductively.


    What man <b>could </b>resist the impulse <b>to </b>stir the waters of desire upon such a sight?


    Elsie’s heart raced with apprehension, her instinct not to flirt or encourage<b>, </b>but to maintain was being pretentious or affected.


    <b>a </b>


    distance <b>from </b>him<b>. </b><b>It wasn’t that </b>she


    It was just <b>that </b><b>this </b>man was too good, too exceptional. <b>Every </b>time she <b>got </b><b>close</b>, she was overwhelmed by feelings of inadequacy and <b>inferiority </b>that threatened to consume her. It made her feel dirtier, lower, more sinful.


    <b>“</b>This <b>isn’t </b><b>the </b>ce<b>. </b><b>Too </b>many <b>eyes </b>watching, <b>can’t </b>do what I want.”


    His cool <b>l*ps </b><b>grazed </b>her ear<b>, </b><b>now </b><b>a </b><b>crimson </b>hue, “Come with me<b>.</b><b>” </b>


    <b>“</b><b>Where </b><b>to</b><b>?</b><b>” </b>Elsie <b>fluttered </b>hershes, a current of <b>electricity </b><b>racing </b>through her.


    “Let’s <b>find </b>a <b>spot</b><b>. </b><b>Spend </b><b>the </b>night with me<b>.</b><b>” </b>


    <b>With </b><b>those </b>words<b>, </b>Elvis scooped <b>her </b><b>up </b><b>and </b><b>strode </b>out of <b>the </b>private room, <b>indifferent to </b><b>the </b>shocked stares <b>of </b>the onlookers.


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


    <b>At </b>first, Elsie was terrified, but <b>when she </b>looked <b>up </b>and saw <b>Elvis</b>‘ determined <b>gaze </b>fixed <b>ahead</b><b>, </b>without a <b>hint </b><b>of </b>hesitation<b>, </b><b>her </b>worries vanished. She closed her eyes and curled <b>up </b>against his chest.


    In this moment<b>, </b>anywhere was fine; she just wanted <b>to </b><b>be </b>with him.


    “Mr. Chambers! Elvis‘ taken Ms. Archer away <b>in </b><b>his </b>car<b>!</b><b>” </b>Harvey was <b>frantic</b><b>. </b>


    He knew that for years<b>, </b>Mr. Chambers had only seen Elsie as a cheap stand–<b>in </b><b>for </b>Evadne, <b>callously </b><b>shattering </b>her dignity <b>time </b>and again, using her as a tool for his own <b>gain</b>. But no one was allowed <b>to </b>take Elsie from the Velvet Haven.


    Elvis was tantly stepping into Mr. Chambers‘ minefield!


    “Get some people and chase them down!”


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    14:47


    Avery was livid, his chest burning <b>with </b>rage, “Whatever it takes<b>, </b>bring Elsie back to me!<b>” </b>


    The ck Aston Martin raced through the night, Elvis driving with the window down<b>, </b>his hair tousled and wild. One hand <b>on </b>the wheel, he looked both at ease and in control. The speed, however, made Elsie feel terribly dizzy<b>, </b>as if she were hungover.


    As soon as they pushed through the hotel room door, she dashed into the bathroom, hunched over the toilet, heaving <b>as </b>if she’d been on a three–day bender.


    Elvis leaned against the doorframe, watching her with a smirk, “Ms. Archer, with that level of tolerance, you’d probably struggle with 3D and VR games. I was hoping for a new gaming partner.”


    “Mr. Waverley, you do have diverse interests.”


    She moved to the sink, turned on the tap, and rinsed her mouth with cupped hands; then sshed water on her porcin face like a meticulous cat, washing away the difort.


    NEC


    Elvis‘ gaze lingered on the butterfly bones of her back, which were quivering as if they might take flight at any moment. “When I took you away from the Velvet Haven, Snakey Avery’s goons were on our tail. How else was I going to shake off those leeches without speeding?”


    “Why did you suddenly show up at the Velvet Haven?”


    Elsie caught her breath and looked at Elvis behind through the mirror, a shadow of worry flickering in her eyes, “I know you’re a top agent, capable of anything. But even the best can sl*p, and don’t underestimate Avery. <b>If </b>he wants you dead, he’ll keep trying, again and again<b>, </b>until he seeds.”


    “I’m aware.


    <b>se </b>would he send you to me? A talent showcase?”


    Elvis raised an eyebrow, teasing her, “But from what I’ve seen, Ms. Archer, aside from being beautiful and having a great figure, you don’t seem to have much talent, do you?”


    Elsie’s <b>heart </b>clenched, and she looked down, flustered. So he knew everything from the start, including her purpose<b>, </b>sent by Avery to seduce him.


    “Why get involved in this wolves‘ den if you knew it all along?”


    “I wanted to see how you were,<b>” </b>Elvis‘ voice was a maic whisper, like a breeze through a quiet forest at night.


    door for money.”


    “How else? It’s the same old story; day in, day out. Smiling at


    Elsie’s bitterugh masked her self–derision as she insulted herself with the ugliest words, forcing herself not to harbor any covetous thoughts<b>, </b><b>“</b>Just <b>a </b>slightly more respectable harlot.”


    Then, silence fell behind her. After a few seconds, she heard his steps approaching her, each one echoing like <b>a </b><b>footfall </b>on her heart<b>. </b>


    “I don’t care about any of that.” Elvis said quietly, his voice restrained and soft <b>as </b>he leaned close to her <b>ear</b><b>, </b><b>“</b>I’m just worried Avery might make things difficult for <b>you</b><b>.</b><b>” </b>


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