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

reverie and slowly lifted his gaze.

an astonishing mansion, its seclusion striking an impressive contrast to the outside

estate, easily rivals the grandeur of

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

“Nonsense.”

up, “It’s nothing compared to

realized his gaffe and

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

respectfully opening the car door for Thaddeus. As he stepped out, buttoning up his suit jacket, a delicate fragrance wafted towards

have a calming effect,

a greater distance,” a

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

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

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

meet you.”

brother, he quickly touched her hand, as

been waiting for you. Please, follow me.”

“Sure.”

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

his eyes filled with concern for

car, Gordon, Thaddeus said quietly

in her

being led away by that woman, Gordon stared at her retreating figure, feeling an inexplicable discomfort.

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

smells quite nice. What brand is it?” Thaddeus, ever the blunt businessman, surprisingly took an interest in a

glanced back with a light smile, her eyes like tempting hooks, “Would a busy man like Mr. Abernathy be interested in

used to be, but now that I

Thaddeus‘ 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 I return.”

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

see, Thaddeus‘ expression flickered, and he dropped the

remembered where he had smelled

detected this orchid scent clinging to Avery, the same as

but a rare incense she could obtain probably due to his brother’s

get it? Did they know each

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