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

we’re

out of his reverie and slowly lifted his gaze.

an astonishing mansion, its seclusion striking an impressive contrast to the outside

the grandeur of Mrs. Abernathy’s

hung open in awe, “Looks like Mr. Chad Abernathy’s been living it up abroad. This

“Nonsense.”

his competitive streak flaring up, “It’s

and scratched

even a strand of

stepped out first, respectfully opening the car door for Thaddeus. As he stepped out, buttoning up his suit jacket, a delicate fragrance wafted towards him, reminiscent of the subtle scent of

have a calming effect, easing some

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

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

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

This woman seemed familiar, yet after sifting through his memory,

meet you.”

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

been waiting for you.

“Sure.”

but Mr. Chad Abernathy’s

eyes filled

in the car, Gordon, Thaddeus said quietly

away, the smile in her

woman, Gordon stared at her retreating figure, feeling

cool gaze remained on Alexia, his suspicions growing. As she moved, her clothes fluttered,

Thaddeus, ever the blunt businessman, surprisingly

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

to be, but now that I have

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

“I’m afraid 141 have to disappoint you, Mr. Abernathy. It’s not

flickered, and he dropped the

remembered where

had faintly detected this orchid scent clinging to

but a rare incense she could obtain probably due to his

it? Did they know each other?

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