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.

apart, with only holiday greetings exchanged, Chad didn’t feel all that close to

we’re here!”

of his reverie and

astonishing mansion, its seclusion striking an impressive contrast to

the grandeur of Mrs. Abernathy’s Silverlake Harbor!”

Mr. Chad Abernathy’s been living it up abroad. This place

“Nonsense.”

lips thinned, his competitive streak flaring up, “It’s nothing compared to Evadne’s place.”

and

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

for Thaddeus. As he stepped out, buttoning up his suit jacket, a delicate fragrance

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

for not greeting you at a greater distance,”

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

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

woman seemed familiar, yet after sifting through

meet

quickly touched her hand, as if any longer and he might spontaneously

Abernathy has been waiting for

“Sure.”

Gordon 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

his eyes filled with concern for Thaddeus.

car, Gordon, Thaddeus

turned away, the smile in her eyes iced over

woman, Gordon stared at her retreating figure,

gaze remained on Alexia,

perfume smells quite nice. What brand is it?” Thaddeus, ever the blunt businessman,

back with a light smile, her eyes like tempting hooks, “Would

now that I have a significant other,

of Evadne, Thaddeus‘ lips curled up, unable to hide his joy, “Could you tell me the brand? I’d like to get

Mr. Abernathy. It’s not a perfume, but a rare incense made from local botanicals, nearly impossible to buy.”

expression flickered, and he

asked her that because he suddenly remembered where

detected this orchid scent clinging to Avery, the same

she could obtain probably due to his brother’s

Avery get it? Did they know each other? Or was it

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