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.

than a decade apart, with only holiday greetings exchanged, Chad didn’t feel all that close to him anymore. Respect was the predominant sentiment.

we’re

reverie and slowly lifted his gaze.

mansion, its seclusion striking an impressive contrast to

grandeur of Mrs. Abernathy’s

“Looks like Mr. Chad Abernathy’s been living it

“Nonsense.”

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

and scratched his head awkwardly.

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

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

have a calming effect, easing some of the tension

not greeting you at a greater distance,” a cool

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

up in a smile as she extended her hand politely

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

meet you.”

his brother, he quickly touched her hand, as

has been waiting for you. Please, follow

“Sure.”

Mr. Chad Abernathy’s estate is off–limits to anyone but family and invited guests. Your secretary

looked deflated, his eyes filled with concern for

Gordon, Thaddeus

Alexia turned away, the smile in her eyes iced

by that woman, Gordon stared at her retreating figure, feeling

Thaddeus‘ cool gaze remained on Alexia, his suspicions growing. As she moved, her clothes fluttered, and

Thaddeus, ever the

glanced back with a light smile, her eyes like tempting hooks, “Would a busy

I have a significant other, it’s

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

I see, Thaddeus‘ expression flickered,

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

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

said it wasn’t perfume but a rare incense she could

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

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