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.

decade apart, with only holiday greetings exchanged, Chad didn’t feel all that close to him anymore. Respect was the predominant sentiment.

we’re here!”

snapped out of his reverie and slowly lifted his gaze.

astonishing mansion, its seclusion striking an impressive contrast to the outside

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

awe, “Looks like Mr. Chad Abernathy’s been living

“Nonsense.”

lips thinned, his competitive streak flaring up,

realized his gaffe and scratched his head

was totally smitten with Mrs. Abernathy, treasuring even a strand of her hair. In his eyes, everything about Mrs. Abernathy was the best.

stepped out first, respectfully opening 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.

a calming effect, easing

not greeting you at a greater distance,” a cool and soothing female

and saw a woman in a white gown, her figure slender and elegant, approaching them with grace.

as she extended her hand politely

gaze fixed on her. This woman seemed familiar, yet

to meet

for his brother, he quickly touched her hand,

Abernathy has been waiting for

“Sure.”

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

eyes filled with concern for Thaddeus.

in the car, Gordon, Thaddeus said quietly

smile in her

Gordon stared at her retreating

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

is it?” Thaddeus, ever the blunt businessman, surprisingly took

hooks, “Would a busy man like Mr. Abernathy be

now that I have

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

have to disappoint you, Mr. Abernathy. It’s not a perfume, but a rare incense made

flickered,

he suddenly remembered where he had smelled that

this orchid scent clinging to Avery, the same as Alexia’s.

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

know each other? Or was it merely a

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