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.

Chad didn’t feel all that close to him anymore. Respect was the

Abernathy, we’re

out of his reverie and

him stood an astonishing mansion, its seclusion striking an impressive contrast to

rivals the grandeur of

like Mr. Chad Abernathy’s been living it up abroad. This place must’ve cost hundreds

“Nonsense.”

competitive streak flaring up, “It’s nothing

gaffe and scratched his head awkwardly.

treasuring even a strand of

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

fragrance seemed to have a calming effect, easing some of the tension he felt.

at a greater distance,” a

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

hand

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

to meet

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

been waiting

“Sure.”

Mr. Chad Abernathy’s estate is off–limits to anyone but family and invited guests.

his eyes filled with concern for Thaddeus.

the car, Gordon, Thaddeus said

Alexia turned away, the smile in her

woman, Gordon stared

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

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

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

now that I have a

lips curled up, unable to hide his joy, “Could you tell me the brand? I’d like to get it for her as a gift when

shadow crossing her features, “I’m afraid 141 have to disappoint you, Mr. Abernathy. It’s not a perfume, but a rare incense made from local botanicals, nearly impossible

Thaddeus‘ expression flickered, and

because he suddenly remembered

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

rare incense she could obtain probably due to

Did they know each other?

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