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 was the predominant sentiment.

Abernathy, we’re here!”

his reverie

mansion, its seclusion striking an impressive contrast to the

grandeur of Mrs. Abernathy’s

like Mr. Chad Abernathy’s been living

“Nonsense.”

competitive streak flaring up, “It’s nothing compared

and scratched his head

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

first, respectfully opening the car door for Thaddeus. As he stepped out, buttoning up his suit jacket, a delicate

to have a calming effect, easing some of the

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

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

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

familiar, yet after sifting through

meet you.”

of respect for his brother, he quickly touched her hand, as if any longer and he might spontaneously

Abernathy has been waiting

“Sure.”

Chad Abernathy’s estate is off–limits to anyone but family and invited guests. Your secretary will have to wait

his eyes filled with concern

in the car, Gordon, Thaddeus

smile in her eyes iced over to a

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

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

What brand is it?” Thaddeus, ever the blunt businessman, surprisingly took an interest

light smile, her eyes like tempting hooks, “Would a busy man

but now that I have a

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

“I’m afraid 141 have to disappoint you, Mr.

flickered, and he

suddenly remembered where

this

but a rare incense she

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

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