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

we’re

his reverie and slowly

mansion, its seclusion striking an impressive contrast to

the grandeur of Mrs. Abernathy’s Silverlake Harbor!”

Mr. Chad Abernathy’s been living it

“Nonsense.”

streak flaring up,

and scratched

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

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

have a calming effect,

Abernathy, my apologies for not greeting you at a greater distance,” a cool and soothing

slender and elegant, approaching them with grace. “I’m Alexia,

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

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

to meet

hand, as if any longer and he might spontaneously combust.

been waiting for you. Please,

“Sure.”

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

deflated, his eyes filled with concern

in the car, Gordon, Thaddeus said quietly

her eyes

that woman, Gordon stared at her retreating figure,

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

ever the blunt businessman, surprisingly took an interest in a woman’s

like tempting hooks, “Would a busy

to be, but now that I have a significant other,

to hide his joy, “Could you tell me the brand? I’d

“I’m afraid 141 have to disappoint you, Mr. Abernathy. It’s not a

Thaddeus‘ expression flickered, and he dropped the

he suddenly remembered where he had

he had faintly detected this orchid scent

incense she could obtain probably due to his

did Avery get it? Did they know each other? Or was it merely

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