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.

apart, with only holiday greetings exchanged, Chad didn’t feel

we’re

of his reverie

astonishing mansion, its seclusion striking an impressive contrast to the

estate, easily rivals the grandeur

been living

“Nonsense.”

competitive streak flaring up, “It’s

gaffe and scratched his

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

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

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

for not greeting you at a greater distance,” a cool and

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

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

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

to meet you.”

quickly touched her hand, as

Abernathy has been waiting

“Sure.”

Mr. Chad Abernathy’s estate is off–limits to anyone but

deflated, his eyes filled with concern for Thaddeus.

the car, Gordon, Thaddeus

turned away, the smile in her eyes iced over to a chilling glare.

Thaddeus Abernathy being led away by that woman, Gordon stared

Thaddeus‘ cool gaze remained on Alexia, his

nice. What brand is it?” Thaddeus, ever the blunt businessman, surprisingly took

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

I have a significant

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

141 have to disappoint you, Mr.

expression flickered, and he

that because he suddenly remembered

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

she could obtain probably due to his brother’s favor.

Avery get it? Did they know each other?

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