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.

decade apart, with only holiday greetings exchanged, Chad didn’t feel all that close

we’re here!”

reverie and

its seclusion striking an impressive contrast

the grandeur of Mrs. Abernathy’s Silverlake

in awe, “Looks like Mr. Chad Abernathy’s been living it up abroad. This place must’ve cost hundreds of millions, eh?”

“Nonsense.”

competitive streak flaring up, “It’s nothing compared to

gaffe and scratched his

strand of her hair. In his eyes, everything

stepped out first, respectfully opening the car door for Thaddeus. As he stepped out, buttoning up

have a calming effect, easing some of the

for not greeting you at a greater distance,” a cool and soothing female voice approached him.

gown, her figure slender and elegant, approaching them with

as she extended her hand politely to Thaddeus,

her. This woman seemed familiar, yet after sifting through his

to meet you.”

he quickly touched her hand, as

been waiting for you. Please,

“Sure.”

“I’m sorry, but Mr. Chad Abernathy’s estate is off–limits to anyone but

deflated, his eyes filled with concern for Thaddeus.

the car, Gordon, Thaddeus said

away, the smile in her eyes iced over to

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

Alexia, his suspicions growing. As she moved, her clothes fluttered, and the orchid–like

it?” Thaddeus, ever the blunt

hooks, “Would a busy man like Mr.

I have a

hide his joy, “Could you tell me the brand? I’d like to get it for her as a

a shadow crossing her features, “I’m afraid 141 have to disappoint you, Mr. Abernathy. It’s not a perfume, but

expression flickered, and he dropped

asked her that because he suddenly remembered where

every encounter, he had faintly detected this

she could obtain probably due

how did Avery get it? Did they know each other? Or was it merely a coincidence?

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