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.

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

we’re

his reverie and slowly

its seclusion striking

the grandeur of Mrs.

like Mr. Chad Abernathy’s been living it

“Nonsense.”

up,

his gaffe and

Abernathy was totally smitten with Mrs. Abernathy, treasuring even a strand of her hair.

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

to have a calming effect,

apologies for not greeting you at a greater distance,” a cool and soothing female voice approached him.

in a white gown, her figure slender and elegant, approaching them with grace. “I’m

in a smile as she extended her hand politely to Thaddeus, “I’m pleased to meet you, Mr. Thaddeus Abernathy.”

woman seemed familiar, yet after sifting through his memory, he couldn’t recall ever meeting her.

to meet you.”

he quickly touched her hand, as if

waiting for you. Please, follow me.”

“Sure.”

moved to 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 invited guests. Your secretary

eyes filled with concern for Thaddeus.

in the car, Gordon, Thaddeus said

her eyes iced over

led away by that woman, Gordon stared

on Alexia, his suspicions growing. As she moved, her clothes

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

smile, her eyes like tempting hooks, “Would a

but now that I have a

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. Abernathy. It’s not a perfume, but a rare incense

Thaddeus‘ expression flickered, and

remembered where he

Avery, in every encounter, he had faintly detected this orchid

perfume but a rare incense she

how did Avery get it? Did they know each

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