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.

didn’t feel all that close to him

we’re

his reverie and

stood an astonishing mansion, its seclusion striking an impressive contrast

grandeur of

Mr. Chad Abernathy’s been living it

“Nonsense.”

streak flaring up, “It’s nothing

his gaffe and scratched

with Mrs. Abernathy, treasuring even a strand of her hair. In his eyes, everything

As he stepped out, buttoning up his suit jacket, a delicate fragrance wafted towards him, reminiscent of the

calming effect, easing

at a

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

hand politely to Thaddeus,

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

to meet

of respect for his brother, he quickly touched her hand, as

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

“Sure.”

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

eyes filled with concern for

Gordon, Thaddeus said

Alexia turned away, the smile in her eyes iced over

led away by that woman, Gordon stared

corridor. Thaddeus‘ cool gaze remained on Alexia, his suspicions growing. As she moved, her clothes fluttered, and the orchid–like

is it?” Thaddeus, ever the

light smile, her eyes like tempting hooks, “Would a busy man like Mr.

I have

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

Mr. Abernathy. It’s

expression flickered, and

her that because he suddenly remembered where he

this orchid scent

incense she could obtain probably

it? Did they know each other? Or was

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