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.

only holiday greetings exchanged, Chad didn’t feel all that

we’re here!”

his reverie and slowly lifted his

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

the grandeur

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

“Nonsense.”

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

and scratched his head awkwardly.

of her hair.

up

to have a calming effect, easing some of the tension

Abernathy, my apologies for not greeting you at a greater

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

as she extended her hand politely to

This woman seemed familiar,

to meet you.”

he quickly touched her hand, as if any longer and

Abernathy has been waiting for you. Please, follow me.”

“Sure.”

but Mr. Chad Abernathy’s estate is off–limits to anyone but family and invited

looked deflated, his eyes filled with concern for Thaddeus.

Gordon, Thaddeus said

in her eyes iced

Gordon stared at her retreating figure,

two walked one after the other along the winding corridor. Thaddeus‘ cool gaze remained on Alexia, his suspicions

your perfume smells quite nice. What brand is it?” Thaddeus, ever the blunt businessman, surprisingly took an interest in a

with a light smile, her eyes like tempting hooks, “Would a busy

but now that I have a significant other,

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

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

I see, Thaddeus‘ expression flickered, and he dropped the

her that because he suddenly remembered where

faintly detected this orchid scent clinging to Avery,

it wasn’t perfume but a rare incense she could

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

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