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.

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

we’re

his reverie and slowly lifted

an astonishing mansion, its seclusion striking an impressive contrast to

grandeur of Mrs. Abernathy’s Silverlake Harbor!”

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

“Nonsense.”

thinned, his competitive streak flaring up, “It’s nothing compared to

gaffe and scratched

totally smitten with Mrs. Abernathy, treasuring even a strand of

he stepped out, buttoning up his suit jacket, a delicate fragrance wafted towards him, reminiscent

fragrance seemed to have a calming effect, easing some

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

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

she extended her hand politely to Thaddeus, “I’m pleased to meet you, Mr. Thaddeus

composure, his sharp gaze fixed on her. This woman seemed familiar, yet after sifting through his memory,

to meet you.”

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

waiting for

“Sure.”

stated in a cold tone. “I’m sorry, but Mr. Chad Abernathy’s estate is off–limits to anyone but family

filled with concern for

the car, Gordon, Thaddeus said quietly

Alexia turned away, the smile in her eyes iced over to

led away by that woman, Gordon stared at her retreating figure, feeling an inexplicable discomfort.

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

it?” Thaddeus, ever

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

now that I have a significant other, it’s different.”

“Could you tell me the brand? I’d like

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

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

that because he suddenly remembered where he

this orchid scent clinging to Avery, the

incense she could obtain probably

Did they know each other? Or was it merely a

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