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

we’re

of his reverie and slowly lifted

striking an

some estate, easily rivals the grandeur of

been living it

“Nonsense.”

thinned, his competitive streak flaring up, “It’s

gaffe and scratched his head

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

respectfully opening the car door for Thaddeus. As he stepped out, buttoning up

to have a calming effect, easing some of the tension he felt.

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

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

extended her hand politely

sharp gaze fixed on her. This woman seemed familiar, yet

to meet you.”

brother, he quickly touched her hand, as if any

waiting for

“Sure.”

cold tone. “I’m sorry, but Mr. Chad Abernathy’s estate is off–limits to anyone but family and invited guests. Your secretary

filled with concern for

car, Gordon, Thaddeus

Alexia turned away, the smile in her eyes iced over to a chilling glare.

woman, Gordon stared at

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

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

a light smile, her eyes like tempting hooks, “Would a busy man like Mr. Abernathy be interested in

that I have

joy, “Could you tell me the brand? I’d like to get it for her

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

flickered, and he dropped

because he suddenly remembered where he had smelled that fragrance before.

this orchid

perfume but a rare incense she could obtain

know each other?

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