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 him anymore. Respect was the predominant sentiment.

Abernathy, we’re

snapped out of his reverie and

an astonishing mansion, its seclusion striking an impressive contrast to the

easily rivals the grandeur of Mrs. Abernathy’s Silverlake

open in awe, “Looks like Mr. Chad Abernathy’s been living it up abroad. This place

“Nonsense.”

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

and

a strand of her hair. In his eyes, everything about Mrs. Abernathy was the best.

up his

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

Thaddeus Abernathy, my apologies for not greeting you at a greater distance,” a cool and soothing female voice approached him.

her figure slender and elegant, approaching them with grace.

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

to meet you.”

hand, as

has been waiting for you. Please,

“Sure.”

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

filled with concern for Thaddeus.

the car, Gordon, Thaddeus

smile in her eyes

led away by that woman, Gordon stared

gaze remained on Alexia, his suspicions

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

smile, her eyes like tempting hooks, “Would

but now that I have a significant other, it’s

you tell me the brand? I’d like to get it for

“I’m afraid 141 have to disappoint you, Mr. Abernathy. It’s not

Thaddeus‘ expression flickered, and

asked her that because he suddenly remembered where

this orchid scent clinging

perfume but a rare incense she could obtain probably

did Avery get it? Did they know each other?

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