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 was the predominant sentiment.

Abernathy, we’re

reverie and slowly lifted his gaze.

mansion, its seclusion striking an impressive contrast to the outside world.

the grandeur of Mrs. Abernathy’s Silverlake Harbor!”

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

“Nonsense.”

streak flaring up,

and scratched his head awkwardly.

strand of her hair.

for Thaddeus. As he stepped out, buttoning up his suit jacket, a delicate fragrance wafted

to have a calming effect, easing some

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

white gown, her figure slender and elegant, approaching them with grace. “I’m

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

seemed familiar, yet after

meet you.”

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

Chad Abernathy has been waiting for you. Please,

“Sure.”

Alexia abruptly stated in a cold tone. “I’m sorry, but Mr. Chad Abernathy’s estate is

eyes filled with concern for Thaddeus.

car, Gordon, Thaddeus said

in her

that woman, Gordon stared at her retreating figure, feeling an

on Alexia, his suspicions growing.

Thaddeus, ever the blunt businessman, surprisingly took an

hooks, “Would a busy man like

be, but now that I have

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

Mr. Abernathy. It’s not a perfume, but a rare incense

flickered, and he dropped

asked her that because he suddenly remembered where he

he had faintly detected this orchid scent clinging to

incense she could obtain probably due to his brother’s favor.

they know each other? Or was

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