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.

decade apart, with only holiday greetings exchanged, Chad didn’t feel

we’re

reverie and

him stood an astonishing mansion, its seclusion striking an impressive contrast to the

some estate, easily rivals the grandeur

Abernathy’s been living it up

“Nonsense.”

competitive streak flaring up,

his gaffe and

of her

stepped out, buttoning up his suit jacket, a

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

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

figure slender and elegant, approaching them with grace. “I’m Alexia,

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

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

to meet you.”

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

Abernathy has been waiting for you. Please, follow

“Sure.”

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 have to

eyes filled with concern for Thaddeus.

Gordon, Thaddeus said quietly

the smile in her eyes iced over

woman, Gordon stared at her

Thaddeus‘ cool gaze remained on Alexia, his suspicions growing. As she moved, her clothes fluttered, and the orchid–like scent lingered around

ever the blunt businessman, surprisingly took an interest in

eyes like tempting hooks, “Would a busy man like Mr. Abernathy

be, but now that I have a significant

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

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

flickered, and he dropped the subject.

he suddenly remembered where he

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

said it wasn’t perfume but a rare incense she could obtain probably due to

they know each

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