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.

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

we’re here!”

his reverie and slowly lifted his

stood an astonishing mansion, its seclusion striking an

some estate, easily rivals the grandeur of

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

“Nonsense.”

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

and scratched his

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

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

fragrance seemed to have a calming effect, easing

for not greeting you at a greater distance,”

gown, her figure slender and

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

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

to meet you.”

touched her hand, as if

Abernathy has been waiting for you. Please, follow

“Sure.”

stated in a cold tone. “I’m sorry, but Mr. Chad Abernathy’s estate is off–limits to anyone but family and invited

his eyes filled with concern

car, Gordon, Thaddeus said

the smile in her eyes iced

away by that woman, Gordon stared at her retreating figure, feeling

corridor. Thaddeus‘ cool gaze remained on Alexia, his suspicions growing. As she moved, her clothes fluttered, and the orchid–like scent

nice. What brand is it?” Thaddeus, ever the blunt businessman, surprisingly took an interest in a woman’s fragrance.

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

now that I have a significant other, it’s

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

crossing her features, “I’m afraid 141 have to disappoint you, Mr. Abernathy. It’s not a perfume, but a rare incense made from

flickered, and he dropped the

he suddenly remembered where he

every encounter, he had faintly detected this orchid scent clinging to Avery,

perfume but a rare incense she could obtain probably due

Avery get it? Did they know each other?

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