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.

after more than a decade apart, with only holiday greetings exchanged, Chad didn’t feel all that close

we’re here!”

his reverie and slowly lifted his gaze.

its seclusion striking an impressive contrast to the

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

Abernathy’s been living it

“Nonsense.”

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

his gaffe and scratched

strand of her hair. In his eyes,

door for Thaddeus. As he stepped out, buttoning up his suit jacket, a delicate fragrance wafted towards him, reminiscent of

have a calming effect, easing some of the tension

at a greater distance,” a cool and

eyes and saw a woman in a white gown, her figure slender and elegant,

her hand politely to Thaddeus, “I’m pleased

This woman seemed familiar, yet after sifting

to meet you.”

brother, he quickly touched her hand, as if

has been waiting

“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

deflated, his eyes filled with

in the car, Gordon, Thaddeus said quietly

Alexia turned away, the smile in her

by that woman, Gordon

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

quite nice. What brand is it?” Thaddeus, ever the blunt businessman,

her eyes like tempting hooks, “Would a busy man

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

Evadne, Thaddeus‘ lips curled up, unable to hide his joy, “Could you tell me the brand? I’d like to get

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

flickered, and he dropped the subject.

he suddenly remembered where he

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

a rare incense she could obtain probably due to his brother’s favor.

get it? Did they know each other? Or was it

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