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 was the predominant

Abernathy, we’re here!”

out of his reverie and slowly lifted his gaze.

astonishing mansion, its seclusion striking an impressive contrast to the

grandeur of Mrs.

in awe, “Looks like Mr. Chad Abernathy’s been living it up abroad. This

“Nonsense.”

competitive streak flaring up, “It’s

realized his gaffe and scratched his

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

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

to have a calming effect, easing some

not greeting you at a greater distance,” a

slender and elegant, approaching them with grace. “I’m Alexia, Mr. Chad Abernathy’s

extended her hand

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

meet you.”

he quickly touched her hand,

waiting

“Sure.”

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

looked deflated, his eyes filled with concern for

Gordon, Thaddeus said quietly

in her eyes

led away by that woman, Gordon stared at

the other along the winding corridor. Thaddeus‘ cool gaze remained on Alexia, his suspicions growing. As she moved,

quite nice. What brand is it?” Thaddeus, ever the

her eyes like tempting hooks, “Would

now that I have a

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

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 botanicals,

I see, Thaddeus‘ expression flickered, and he

remembered where he had

in every encounter, he had faintly detected this

said it wasn’t perfume but a rare incense she could obtain probably due to his

they know each other? Or was

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