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.

we’re

of his reverie and slowly

striking an

grandeur of

been living it up abroad. This

“Nonsense.”

streak flaring up, “It’s

his gaffe and scratched his head

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

stepped out, buttoning up his suit jacket, a delicate fragrance wafted towards him, reminiscent of the subtle

calming effect, easing

not greeting you at a greater

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

extended her hand politely to Thaddeus, “I’m

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

to meet

his brother, he quickly touched her hand, as if any longer and he might spontaneously combust.

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 with concern for Thaddeus.

Gordon, Thaddeus

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

by that woman, Gordon stared at

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

What brand is it?” Thaddeus, ever

like tempting hooks, “Would a busy man like Mr. Abernathy be interested in a woman’s vanity?”

now that I have a significant other, it’s

Thaddeus‘ lips curled up, unable to hide his joy, “Could you tell me the brand? I’d like to get it for her as a gift when I return.”

you, Mr. Abernathy. It’s not a perfume, but a rare incense made from local botanicals, nearly

I see, Thaddeus‘ expression flickered, and he dropped the subject.

because he suddenly remembered where

this orchid scent clinging to

it wasn’t perfume but a rare incense she could obtain probably due to

know each other? Or was it merely

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