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 him anymore. Respect was the predominant

Abernathy, we’re

of his reverie and

seclusion striking an impressive contrast to the

estate, easily rivals the grandeur of Mrs. Abernathy’s Silverlake

Chad Abernathy’s been living it up abroad.

“Nonsense.”

streak flaring up, “It’s nothing

gaffe and scratched his head awkwardly.

a strand of her hair. In his eyes, everything about

out, buttoning up his

calming effect, easing some of the tension

not greeting you at a greater distance,” a cool and

white gown, her figure slender and elegant, approaching them

up in a smile as she extended her hand politely to Thaddeus, “I’m pleased

his sharp gaze fixed on her. This woman seemed familiar,

to meet you.”

brother, he quickly touched her hand, as

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

“Sure.”

Chad Abernathy’s estate is off–limits to anyone but

looked deflated, his eyes filled

in the car, Gordon, Thaddeus said quietly

smile in her eyes iced over to a chilling

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

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

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

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

now that I have a significant

tell me the brand? I’d like to get it for her as

you, Mr. Abernathy. It’s

I see, Thaddeus‘ expression flickered, and he

he suddenly remembered

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

but a rare incense she could

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

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