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.

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

Abernathy, we’re

out of his reverie and slowly lifted his gaze.

astonishing mansion, its seclusion striking an impressive contrast to the

grandeur of Mrs. Abernathy’s

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

“Nonsense.”

thinned, his competitive streak flaring up,

his gaffe and scratched

treasuring even a strand of her hair. In his eyes, everything

for Thaddeus. As he stepped out, buttoning up his suit jacket, a delicate fragrance wafted towards him, reminiscent of the subtle scent of

fragrance seemed to have a calming effect,

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

eyes and saw a woman in a white gown, her figure slender and elegant, approaching them with grace.

hand politely to Thaddeus, “I’m pleased to meet you,

kept his composure, his sharp gaze fixed on her. This woman seemed familiar, yet after

to meet

brother, he quickly touched her hand, as

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

“Sure.”

Alexia abruptly stated in a cold tone. “I’m sorry, but Mr. Chad Abernathy’s estate is off–limits to anyone but family and invited guests. Your secretary will have to wait outside.”

eyes filled

in the car, Gordon,

smile in her eyes iced over

woman, Gordon stared at

the other along the winding corridor. Thaddeus‘ cool gaze remained on Alexia, his suspicions growing. As

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

a light smile, her eyes like tempting hooks, “Would a busy man like Mr. Abernathy be

used to be, but now that I have a significant

Evadne, Thaddeus‘ lips curled up, unable to hide his joy, “Could you tell me the brand?

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,

suddenly remembered

he had faintly detected this orchid scent clinging

wasn’t perfume but a rare incense she

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

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