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

Abernathy, we’re

of his reverie and slowly lifted his gaze.

mansion, its seclusion striking an impressive contrast to the

easily rivals the grandeur of

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

“Nonsense.”

flaring up, “It’s nothing

his gaffe and scratched his head

of her hair. In his

for Thaddeus. As he stepped out, buttoning up his suit jacket, a delicate fragrance wafted towards him, reminiscent of

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

a greater distance,” a cool and soothing female

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 personal doctor.”

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

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

to meet

his brother, he quickly touched her hand, as if

been waiting for you. Please,

“Sure.”

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 will

eyes filled

car, Gordon, Thaddeus said

smile in her eyes iced

Thaddeus Abernathy being led away by that woman, Gordon stared at her

on Alexia, his suspicions growing. As

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

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

but now that I have a significant other, it’s

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

disappoint you, Mr. Abernathy. It’s

I see, Thaddeus‘ expression flickered, and

remembered where he had smelled that fragrance

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

rare incense she could obtain

know

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