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.

greetings exchanged, Chad didn’t feel all that close to him anymore. Respect was the predominant

Abernathy, we’re

snapped out of his reverie and slowly lifted his

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

some estate, easily rivals the grandeur

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

“Nonsense.”

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

gaffe and

strand of her hair. In his eyes, everything about Mrs. Abernathy was

As he stepped out, buttoning up

effect, easing

a greater distance,” a cool and soothing

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

extended her hand politely to Thaddeus, “I’m pleased to meet you,

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

to meet you.”

of respect for his brother, he quickly touched her hand, as if any longer and he might

Chad Abernathy has been waiting for you. Please, follow

“Sure.”

follow, Alexia abruptly stated in a cold tone. “I’m sorry, but Mr. Chad Abernathy’s estate is off–limits to anyone but family and invited guests.

his eyes filled with concern for

the car, Gordon, Thaddeus said

Alexia turned away, the smile in her eyes iced

Gordon stared at her retreating figure, feeling an inexplicable discomfort.

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

it?” Thaddeus, ever the blunt

her eyes like tempting hooks, “Would a busy man like Mr. Abernathy be interested

now that I have a significant other, it’s

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

turned 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

Thaddeus‘ expression flickered, and he

remembered where he had

faintly detected this orchid scent clinging to Avery, the same as

wasn’t perfume but a rare incense she could obtain probably due

Avery get it? Did they know each other? Or was it merely

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