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 all that close

we’re here!”

his reverie and slowly lifted his gaze.

mansion, its seclusion striking an impressive

estate, easily rivals the grandeur of Mrs. Abernathy’s Silverlake

mouth hung open in awe, “Looks like Mr. Chad Abernathy’s been living it up

“Nonsense.”

thinned, his competitive streak flaring up, “It’s nothing compared to Evadne’s place.”

gaffe and scratched his

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

up his suit jacket, a delicate fragrance wafted

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

at a greater distance,” a cool

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

hand politely to Thaddeus, “I’m pleased to meet you, Mr. Thaddeus Abernathy.”

his composure, his sharp gaze fixed on her. This woman seemed familiar, yet after sifting through his memory, he couldn’t

to meet you.”

her hand, as

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

“Sure.”

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

his eyes filled

in the car, Gordon, Thaddeus said quietly

smile in her

by that woman, Gordon stared at her retreating figure, feeling an inexplicable

Alexia, his suspicions growing. As she

it?” Thaddeus, ever the blunt businessman, surprisingly took an interest in a

back with a light smile, her eyes like tempting hooks, “Would

used to be, but now that I have a significant other, it’s different.”

unable to hide his joy, “Could you tell me the brand? I’d like to get it for her as a gift when I

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

Thaddeus‘ expression flickered, and he dropped the subject.

suddenly remembered where he had smelled that fragrance before.

every encounter, he had faintly detected this orchid scent clinging to Avery, the

but a rare incense she could obtain

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

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