His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

Chapter 649

Chapter 649

After a few rings, the call connected.

“Thaddeus, I’m honestly surprised and delighted you’d call me,” Chad’s voice was as warm and kind as ever, though tinged with a hint of frailty.

“Chad, how have you been holding up?”

Thaddeus, by nature, wanted to cut straight to the chase, but desperate times called for some pleasantries first.

“Oh, same old. Popping pills like candy just to keep ticking, so much so I’m practically balding.”

Chad cracked a joke, “Tell me, Thaddeus, next time we meet, do you reckon I’ll look like I’m sporting a monk’s tonsure?” “Chad, I’m actually in this country,” Thaddeus replied seriously, not in the mood for banter.

“Oh? Really? When did you get in?”

“Night before last.”

Thaddeus took a deep breath and spoke in a low tone, “Chad, I’ve got something serious to discuss. Can we meet?”

That evening, Thaddeus and Gordon drove to the address Chad had provided. All the way there, Thaddeus‘ jaw was set in a firm line.

Though they were brothers by blood and had got on well in their youth, and despite not sharing the same mother, his older brother had taken care of him a lot.

with only holiday greetings exchanged, Chad didn’t feel all that close to him anymore.

Abernathy, we’re here!”

his reverie and slowly lifted

mansion, its seclusion striking an impressive contrast

estate, easily rivals the grandeur of Mrs. Abernathy’s

been living it

“Nonsense.”

his competitive streak flaring up,

his gaffe and scratched

a strand of her hair. In his

opening the car door for Thaddeus. As he stepped out, buttoning up his suit jacket, a delicate fragrance wafted towards him, reminiscent of the subtle scent of

calming effect, easing some of the tension he felt.

for not greeting you at a greater distance,” a cool

slender and elegant, approaching them with grace.

a smile as she extended her hand politely to Thaddeus, “I’m pleased to meet you, Mr. Thaddeus Abernathy.”

kept his composure, his sharp gaze fixed on her. This woman seemed familiar, yet after sifting through his memory, he

meet you.”

of respect for his brother, he quickly touched her hand, as if any longer and he might spontaneously

Chad Abernathy has been waiting for

“Sure.”

in a cold tone. “I’m sorry, but Mr. Chad Abernathy’s estate is off–limits to

eyes filled with concern

in the car, Gordon, Thaddeus said

her eyes iced over to a chilling glare.

led away by that woman, Gordon stared at her retreating

remained on Alexia, his suspicions growing. As she moved, her clothes fluttered, and

What brand is it?” Thaddeus, ever the blunt businessman, surprisingly took an interest in a

smile, her eyes like tempting hooks, “Would a busy man like Mr. Abernathy be interested in a woman’s vanity?”

used to be, but now that I have a significant other, it’s different.”

“Could you tell me the brand? I’d like

afraid 141 have to disappoint you, Mr. Abernathy. It’s not a perfume, but a rare incense made from

flickered, and he dropped

suddenly remembered where

he had faintly detected this orchid

she

Avery get it? Did they know each other?

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