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.

holiday greetings exchanged, Chad didn’t feel all that close to him anymore. Respect was the predominant sentiment.

Abernathy, we’re here!”

out of his reverie and slowly lifted his

astonishing mansion, its seclusion striking an impressive

estate, easily rivals the grandeur of

mouth hung open in awe, “Looks like Mr. Chad Abernathy’s been living

“Nonsense.”

lips thinned, his competitive streak flaring up, “It’s nothing compared to Evadne’s

gaffe and scratched his

strand of her hair. In his eyes, everything about Mrs. Abernathy was

Thaddeus. As he stepped out, buttoning up his suit jacket, a delicate fragrance wafted

seemed to have a calming effect, easing some of the

a greater distance,” a cool and soothing female voice approached

her figure slender and elegant, approaching them with grace. “I’m Alexia, Mr. Chad

as she extended her hand

his sharp gaze fixed on her. This woman seemed familiar, yet after sifting

meet you.”

brother, he quickly touched her hand, as if any longer and he might spontaneously

has been waiting for you. Please, follow me.”

“Sure.”

abruptly stated in a cold tone. “I’m sorry, but Mr. Chad Abernathy’s estate is off–limits to anyone but family and invited guests. Your

eyes filled

the car, Gordon,

smile in her eyes iced over to a chilling glare.

that woman, Gordon stared at her retreating figure, feeling an inexplicable

two walked one after the other along the winding corridor. Thaddeus‘ cool gaze remained on Alexia, his suspicions growing. As she moved, her clothes fluttered, and the orchid–like scent

is it?” Thaddeus, ever the blunt businessman, surprisingly

back with a light smile, her eyes like tempting hooks, “Would a busy man

that I have a

me the brand? I’d like

to disappoint you, Mr. Abernathy. It’s not

Thaddeus‘ expression flickered, and he dropped the

her that because he suddenly remembered where

every encounter, he had faintly detected this orchid scent clinging to Avery, the

perfume but a rare incense she could

know each other?

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