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 here!”

out of his reverie and slowly lifted his gaze.

mansion, its seclusion striking an

some estate, easily rivals the grandeur of Mrs.

Mr. Chad Abernathy’s been living it

“Nonsense.”

flaring up, “It’s nothing compared to Evadne’s

realized his gaffe and

Abernathy, treasuring even a strand of her

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

seemed to have a calming effect, easing some of

my apologies for not greeting you at a greater distance,” a cool and soothing female voice

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

up in a smile as she extended her hand politely to Thaddeus, “I’m pleased

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

meet

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

waiting for you.

“Sure.”

Mr. Chad Abernathy’s estate is off–limits to anyone but family and invited guests. Your secretary will have

his eyes filled with concern

car, Gordon, Thaddeus said quietly

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

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

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

it?” Thaddeus, ever the blunt businessman, surprisingly took an interest

eyes like tempting hooks, “Would a busy man like Mr. Abernathy be interested in a woman’s vanity?”

to be, but now that I have a significant

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

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

I see, Thaddeus‘ expression flickered, and he

suddenly remembered where he had smelled

this orchid scent clinging to Avery,

it wasn’t perfume but a rare incense she

know each

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