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

Abernathy, we’re here!”

out of his reverie and

striking

easily rivals the grandeur of Mrs. Abernathy’s Silverlake Harbor!”

mouth hung open in awe, “Looks like Mr. Chad Abernathy’s been living it up abroad. This place must’ve cost hundreds

“Nonsense.”

competitive streak flaring up, “It’s nothing compared to Evadne’s place.”

and scratched his head awkwardly.

a strand of her hair. In

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

calming effect,

apologies for not greeting you at a greater distance,”

his eyes and saw a woman in a white gown, her figure slender and elegant, approaching them with grace. “I’m Alexia, Mr. Chad

up in a smile as she extended her hand politely to Thaddeus, “I’m pleased to meet you,

familiar, yet after

meet you.”

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

Chad Abernathy has been waiting for you. Please, follow

“Sure.”

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

his eyes filled with concern

car, Gordon, Thaddeus said

the smile in her eyes iced

being led away by that woman, Gordon stared at her

Alexia, his suspicions growing. As she moved, her clothes

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

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

I have a significant

Evadne, Thaddeus‘ lips curled up, unable to hide his joy, “Could you tell me the brand? I’d like to get it

her face away, a 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 to

I see, Thaddeus‘ expression flickered,

asked her that because he suddenly remembered where he had smelled that

he had faintly detected this orchid scent clinging to Avery, the same as Alexia’s.

incense she could obtain probably due

they know each other? Or

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