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.

Chad didn’t feel all that close to him anymore. Respect

Abernathy, we’re here!”

snapped out of his reverie and slowly

seclusion striking an impressive contrast to

the grandeur of Mrs. Abernathy’s Silverlake

Abernathy’s been living it

“Nonsense.”

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

gaffe and scratched his

of her hair. In his eyes, everything about Mrs. Abernathy was the

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

to have a calming effect, easing some

greeting you at a greater distance,” a cool and soothing

eyes and saw a woman in a white gown, her figure slender and elegant, approaching them with grace. “I’m Alexia, Mr. Chad Abernathy’s personal doctor.”

her hand politely to Thaddeus, “I’m pleased to meet you,

fixed on her. This woman seemed familiar, yet after sifting through his memory, he

to meet you.”

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

has been waiting for you. Please,

“Sure.”

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

his eyes filled

Gordon, Thaddeus said

the smile in her eyes iced over to a chilling glare.

being led away by that woman, Gordon

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

smells quite nice. What brand is it?” Thaddeus, ever the blunt businessman, surprisingly took an interest

a light smile, her eyes like tempting hooks, “Would a busy man like Mr. Abernathy be interested in a

that I have

of Evadne, 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

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

expression flickered, and he dropped the

he suddenly remembered where

every encounter, he had faintly detected this

wasn’t perfume but a rare incense she could obtain probably due to his brother’s favor.

get it? Did they know each other?

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