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.

only holiday greetings exchanged, Chad didn’t feel all that close to him

we’re here!”

of his reverie and slowly lifted his

him stood an astonishing mansion, its seclusion striking an impressive contrast to the

grandeur of Mrs. Abernathy’s

living it up abroad. This place must’ve

“Nonsense.”

competitive streak flaring up, “It’s nothing

and scratched his

of her hair. In his eyes, everything about

opening the car door for Thaddeus. As he stepped out, buttoning up his suit jacket, a delicate fragrance wafted

fragrance seemed to have a calming effect, easing some of the tension he felt.

not greeting you at a greater distance,”

a woman in a white gown, her figure slender

hand politely to Thaddeus, “I’m pleased to

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

meet you.”

respect for his brother, he quickly touched her hand,

has been waiting for

“Sure.”

Gordon moved to 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 invited guests. Your secretary will have to

filled with concern

Gordon, Thaddeus said

the smile in her eyes iced over

woman, Gordon stared at her retreating figure,

other along the winding corridor. Thaddeus‘ cool gaze remained on Alexia, his suspicions growing. As she moved, her clothes fluttered, and the orchid–like scent lingered around

ever the blunt businessman, surprisingly took

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

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

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

her 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 impossible to buy.”

expression flickered, and he

he suddenly remembered where he had smelled

in every encounter, he had faintly detected this orchid scent clinging to Avery, the same as

she could obtain probably due to

they know each other? Or

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