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.

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

we’re here!”

reverie and

its seclusion striking an impressive contrast to the

some estate, easily rivals the grandeur of Mrs.

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

“Nonsense.”

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

his gaffe and scratched his head awkwardly.

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

out, buttoning up his suit jacket, a delicate fragrance wafted towards him, reminiscent of the subtle scent

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

a greater distance,” a cool and soothing

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

as she extended her hand politely to Thaddeus, “I’m pleased to

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

to meet

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

Abernathy has been waiting for

“Sure.”

sorry, but Mr. Chad Abernathy’s estate is off–limits to anyone but family and invited guests.

his eyes filled with concern for Thaddeus.

the car, Gordon, Thaddeus said quietly

turned away, the smile in her eyes

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

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

What brand is it?” Thaddeus, ever the blunt businessman, surprisingly took an interest in a woman’s fragrance.

light smile, her eyes like tempting hooks, “Would a busy man like Mr. Abernathy be interested in a woman’s vanity?”

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

“Could you tell me the brand? I’d like to get it

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

expression flickered,

her that because he suddenly remembered where he had smelled

faintly detected this orchid scent clinging to Avery, the same

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

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

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