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.

more than a decade apart, with only holiday greetings exchanged, Chad didn’t feel all that close to

we’re

of his reverie and slowly

striking an impressive contrast to

the grandeur

awe, “Looks like Mr. Chad Abernathy’s been living it up abroad. This place must’ve cost

“Nonsense.”

up, “It’s

realized his gaffe and

treasuring even a strand of

stepped out first, respectfully opening the car door for Thaddeus. As he stepped out, buttoning up his

seemed to have a calming effect, easing some of the

Thaddeus Abernathy, my apologies for not greeting you at a greater distance,”

a woman in a white gown, her figure slender and elegant, approaching

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

composure, 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

for his brother, he quickly touched her hand, as if any longer and he

has 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.

looked deflated, his eyes filled

in the car, Gordon, Thaddeus said quietly

Alexia turned away, the smile in her eyes

Gordon stared at her

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

Thaddeus, ever the blunt

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

that I have

hide his joy, “Could you tell me the brand? I’d like to get it for her as a gift

disappoint you, Mr. Abernathy. It’s not

I see, Thaddeus‘ expression flickered, and

her that because he suddenly remembered where he had smelled that fragrance before.

detected this orchid scent clinging to Avery,

she could obtain probably

Did they know each other? Or was it

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