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 anymore. Respect was the predominant

Abernathy, we’re

his reverie and slowly lifted

its seclusion striking an impressive contrast to

easily rivals the grandeur of Mrs. Abernathy’s Silverlake

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

“Nonsense.”

streak flaring up, “It’s nothing compared to

and scratched his head

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

car door for Thaddeus. As he stepped out, buttoning up his suit jacket,

to have a calming effect, easing some of the tension he

a greater distance,” a cool and soothing female

figure slender and elegant, approaching them with grace. “I’m Alexia, Mr. Chad Abernathy’s personal

hand politely to Thaddeus, “I’m pleased

his 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

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

waiting for you.

“Sure.”

abruptly stated in a cold tone. “I’m sorry, but Mr. Chad Abernathy’s estate is off–limits

eyes filled with concern for

in the car, Gordon, Thaddeus said quietly

in her

Gordon stared at her

after the 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

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

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

now that I have a significant other, it’s

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

face away, a shadow crossing her features, “I’m afraid 141 have to disappoint you, Mr. Abernathy. It’s not a perfume,

see, Thaddeus‘ expression flickered, and he dropped

asked her that because he suddenly remembered where he had smelled

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

incense she could obtain probably due to his brother’s favor.

get it? Did they know

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