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

Abernathy, we’re

out of his reverie and slowly lifted his gaze.

him stood an astonishing mansion, its seclusion striking

grandeur of Mrs. Abernathy’s Silverlake Harbor!”

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

“Nonsense.”

flaring up,

gaffe and scratched his head awkwardly.

a strand of her

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

seemed to have a calming effect,

you at a greater

gown, her figure slender and elegant, approaching

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

This woman seemed familiar, yet after sifting through

meet

quickly touched her hand, as

waiting for you. Please, follow me.”

“Sure.”

Abernathy’s estate is off–limits to anyone but family and invited guests. Your secretary will have to wait outside.”

deflated, his eyes filled with concern for Thaddeus.

the car, Gordon, Thaddeus said

in her eyes

woman, Gordon stared at her retreating figure, feeling an inexplicable

on Alexia, his suspicions

brand is it?” Thaddeus, ever the blunt businessman, surprisingly took

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

I have a

me the brand? I’d like to get

“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

Thaddeus‘ expression flickered, and he dropped

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

this orchid scent clinging to Avery, the same as Alexia’s.

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

they know each other? Or was it merely a coincidence?

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