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

Abernathy, we’re here!”

reverie and slowly lifted his

mansion, its seclusion striking an impressive

estate, easily rivals the grandeur

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

“Nonsense.”

his competitive streak flaring up, “It’s nothing compared to

his gaffe and scratched his head

was totally smitten with Mrs. Abernathy, treasuring even a strand of her hair. In his eyes, everything about Mrs.

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

calming effect,

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

saw a woman in a white gown, her figure slender and elegant,

smile as she extended her hand

seemed familiar, yet after sifting through

meet you.”

for his brother, he quickly touched her hand, as

waiting for you.

“Sure.”

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

his eyes filled with concern for

car, Gordon,

Alexia turned away, the smile in her eyes iced over to a chilling glare.

Thaddeus Abernathy being led away by that woman, Gordon stared at her retreating figure, feeling an inexplicable

on Alexia, his suspicions

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

tempting hooks, “Would a busy man like Mr.

that I have a significant other, it’s

up, unable to hide his joy, “Could you tell me the brand? I’d like to get it for her

141 have to disappoint you, Mr. Abernathy. It’s not

see, Thaddeus‘ expression flickered, and

remembered where he had smelled that

encounter, he had faintly detected this orchid

rare incense she could obtain

how did Avery get it? Did they know

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