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 all that close to

Abernathy, we’re here!”

reverie

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

rivals the grandeur

been living it up abroad. This place must’ve

“Nonsense.”

competitive streak flaring up,

gaffe and scratched his head

treasuring even a strand of her

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

fragrance seemed to have a calming effect, easing some of

my apologies for not greeting you at a greater

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

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

familiar, yet after sifting through his memory, he couldn’t

to meet you.”

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

Chad Abernathy has been waiting for you. Please,

“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.

eyes filled with concern for Thaddeus.

Gordon, Thaddeus said quietly

smile in her eyes iced over to

Abernathy being led away by that woman, Gordon stared at her retreating figure, feeling an inexplicable

after the other along the winding corridor. Thaddeus‘ cool gaze remained on Alexia,

brand is it?” Thaddeus, ever the

eyes like tempting hooks, “Would a busy man like

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

hide his joy, “Could you tell me the brand? I’d like to

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

Thaddeus‘ expression flickered, and he

her that because he suddenly remembered where he had smelled that fragrance

this orchid scent clinging to Avery, the same as Alexia’s.

incense she could

get it? Did they know

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