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

we’re

reverie and slowly lifted his

astonishing mansion, its seclusion striking

some estate, easily rivals the grandeur of Mrs. Abernathy’s Silverlake Harbor!”

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

“Nonsense.”

lips thinned, his competitive streak flaring up, “It’s nothing compared to Evadne’s place.”

his gaffe and scratched his head

Abernathy, treasuring even a strand of her hair. In his

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 orchids.

a calming effect, easing some of the tension

you at a greater distance,” a cool and soothing female voice

figure slender and elegant, approaching

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

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

to meet you.”

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

Abernathy has been waiting

“Sure.”

sorry, but Mr. Chad Abernathy’s estate is off–limits to anyone

looked deflated, his eyes filled with concern for

Gordon, Thaddeus said

away, the smile in her eyes iced over to

Gordon stared at

after the other along the winding corridor. Thaddeus‘ cool gaze remained on Alexia, his suspicions growing. As she

What brand is it?” Thaddeus, ever the blunt businessman, surprisingly took an interest in a woman’s

tempting hooks, “Would a busy man like Mr.

to be, but now that I have

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

turned her 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 from local botanicals, nearly impossible to buy.”

Thaddeus‘ expression flickered, and he dropped the subject.

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

detected this orchid scent clinging to Avery, the same

wasn’t perfume but a rare incense she

get it? Did they know

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