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.

Chad didn’t feel all that close to

we’re

out of his reverie and

an astonishing mansion, its seclusion striking an impressive contrast

some estate, easily rivals the grandeur

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

“Nonsense.”

his competitive streak flaring up, “It’s nothing

and

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

out, buttoning up his suit jacket, a delicate fragrance wafted

a calming effect, easing some of the tension he felt.

a greater distance,” a cool and soothing female

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

hand politely to Thaddeus, “I’m pleased

his composure, his sharp gaze fixed on her. This woman seemed familiar, yet after sifting through his memory, he couldn’t recall

to meet you.”

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

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

“Sure.”

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

eyes filled with concern

Gordon,

in her eyes iced over to

woman, Gordon stared at her retreating figure, feeling an inexplicable discomfort.

other along the winding corridor. Thaddeus‘ cool gaze remained on Alexia, his suspicions growing. As she moved, her clothes fluttered,

nice. What brand is it?” Thaddeus, ever

hooks, “Would a busy man like Mr. Abernathy be interested in a

I have a significant other, it’s different.”

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

turned her face away, a shadow crossing her features, “I’m afraid 141 have to disappoint you, Mr. Abernathy.

expression flickered, and he dropped the subject.

asked her that because he suddenly remembered where he had

detected this orchid scent clinging to Avery, the

a rare incense she could obtain probably due

Avery get it? Did they know each other?

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