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.

apart, with only holiday greetings exchanged, Chad didn’t feel all that close to him

we’re

reverie

seclusion striking an

the grandeur of Mrs.

like Mr. Chad Abernathy’s been living it up abroad. This place must’ve cost

“Nonsense.”

his competitive streak flaring up, “It’s nothing

gaffe and scratched his head

smitten with Mrs. Abernathy, treasuring even a strand of her hair. In

out first, respectfully opening the car door for Thaddeus. As he stepped out, buttoning up his suit jacket,

have a calming effect, easing some of the tension he felt.

not greeting you at a greater distance,” a cool

and saw a woman in a white gown, her figure slender and elegant, approaching them with

hand

fixed on her. This woman seemed familiar,

to meet

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

waiting for you.

“Sure.”

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

looked deflated, his eyes filled with concern for Thaddeus.

the car, Gordon, Thaddeus

away, the smile in her eyes iced

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

the other along the winding corridor. Thaddeus‘ cool gaze remained on Alexia, his suspicions growing. As she moved, her clothes fluttered, and the orchid–like scent lingered around

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

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

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

hide his joy, “Could you tell me

afraid 141 have to disappoint you, Mr. Abernathy. It’s not a perfume, but a rare incense made

expression flickered, and

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

this

rare incense she

how did Avery get it? Did they know each other? Or was it merely a coincidence?

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