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.

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

we’re

snapped out of his reverie and slowly lifted his gaze.

mansion, its seclusion striking an impressive contrast

estate, easily rivals the grandeur

like Mr. Chad Abernathy’s been living it up abroad. This place must’ve cost hundreds of

“Nonsense.”

streak flaring up, “It’s nothing compared to Evadne’s

his gaffe and scratched

even a strand of her

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

have a calming effect, easing

Thaddeus Abernathy, my apologies for not greeting you at a greater distance,” a cool and soothing female voice

woman in a white gown, her figure slender and elegant, approaching them with grace. “I’m Alexia, Mr. Chad Abernathy’s personal doctor.”

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

to meet

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

has been waiting for

“Sure.”

tone. “I’m sorry, but Mr. Chad Abernathy’s estate is off–limits

eyes filled with concern for Thaddeus.

in the car, Gordon,

the smile in her

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

after the other along the winding corridor. Thaddeus‘ cool gaze remained on Alexia, his suspicions growing. As she moved, her clothes

ever the

smile, her eyes like tempting hooks, “Would

I have

of Evadne, Thaddeus‘ lips 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 return.”

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

I see, Thaddeus‘ expression flickered, and he dropped the subject.

because he suddenly remembered where he had

every encounter, he had faintly detected this orchid scent clinging to Avery, the same as

incense she could obtain probably due to his brother’s favor.

know each other?

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