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.

more than a decade apart, with only holiday greetings exchanged, Chad didn’t feel all that close to him anymore. Respect was

we’re

out of his reverie

seclusion striking an impressive contrast to the outside

the grandeur of Mrs. Abernathy’s

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

“Nonsense.”

streak flaring up, “It’s nothing compared to Evadne’s place.”

and

totally smitten with Mrs. Abernathy, treasuring even a strand of her hair. In his eyes, everything about Mrs. Abernathy was the best.

As he stepped out, buttoning up his suit jacket, a delicate fragrance

calming effect, easing some of the

greeting you at a greater distance,” a cool

lifted his eyes and saw a woman in a white gown, her figure slender and elegant, approaching them with grace. “I’m Alexia,

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

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

meet you.”

her hand, as if any longer and he might

waiting for

“Sure.”

follow, 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 have to wait outside.”

his eyes filled with

in the car, Gordon, Thaddeus said quietly

the smile in her eyes iced over to a chilling glare.

woman, Gordon stared at her retreating figure, feeling an inexplicable discomfort.

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

your perfume smells quite nice. What brand is it?” Thaddeus, ever the blunt businessman, surprisingly

smile, her eyes like tempting hooks, “Would a busy man like

used to be, but now that I

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

“I’m afraid 141 have to disappoint you, Mr. Abernathy. It’s

flickered, and

her that because he suddenly remembered where

in every encounter, he had faintly detected this

she could obtain probably due to

how did Avery get it? Did they know each other? Or

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