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.

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

we’re

of his reverie and slowly lifted his gaze.

its seclusion striking an impressive contrast to

estate, easily rivals the grandeur of Mrs. Abernathy’s Silverlake

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

“Nonsense.”

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

realized his gaffe and scratched

of her hair.

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

effect, easing some of

apologies for not greeting you at a greater distance,”

white gown, her figure slender and elegant, approaching them with grace. “I’m Alexia, Mr. Chad Abernathy’s personal

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

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

meet you.”

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

Chad Abernathy has been waiting for you. Please,

“Sure.”

abruptly stated in a cold tone. “I’m sorry, but Mr. Chad Abernathy’s estate is off–limits to anyone

eyes filled with concern for

in the car, Gordon, Thaddeus said

turned away, the smile in her eyes iced over to a

being led away by that woman, Gordon

walked one after 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 him.

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

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

I have a

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

Thaddeus‘ expression flickered,

asked her that because he suddenly remembered

faintly detected this orchid scent clinging to

wasn’t perfume but a rare incense she could obtain probably due

it? Did they know each other? Or was it merely a coincidence?

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