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.

after more than a decade apart, with only holiday greetings exchanged, Chad didn’t feel all that close

Abernathy, we’re

reverie and

striking an impressive contrast to the

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

Abernathy’s been living it

“Nonsense.”

up, “It’s nothing

realized his gaffe and scratched

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

for Thaddeus. As he stepped out, buttoning up his suit jacket, a delicate fragrance wafted towards him, reminiscent of the subtle scent

a calming effect, easing some of the

at a greater

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

smile as she extended her hand

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

to meet

quickly touched her hand, as if any longer

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

“Sure.”

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

filled with

Gordon, Thaddeus

Alexia turned away, the smile in her eyes iced over to a

Thaddeus Abernathy being led away by that woman, Gordon stared at her retreating figure, feeling

the other along the winding corridor. Thaddeus‘ cool gaze remained on Alexia,

is it?” Thaddeus, ever

“Would a busy man like Mr. Abernathy be

be, but now that I

to hide his joy, “Could you tell me the brand? I’d like to get it

disappoint you, Mr. Abernathy. It’s not a

I see, Thaddeus‘ expression flickered, and

because he suddenly remembered where he had smelled that

had faintly detected this orchid scent

she could

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

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