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.

greetings exchanged, Chad didn’t feel all that close to him anymore. Respect was the

we’re here!”

snapped out of his reverie and

striking an impressive contrast to the outside

some estate, easily rivals the grandeur of Mrs.

mouth hung open in awe, “Looks like Mr. Chad Abernathy’s been living it up abroad. This

“Nonsense.”

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

gaffe and scratched his

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

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

seemed to have a calming effect,

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

her figure slender and elegant,

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

his composure, his sharp gaze fixed on her. This woman seemed familiar, yet after sifting through

meet

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

Chad Abernathy has been waiting for you.

“Sure.”

Chad Abernathy’s estate is off–limits to anyone but family

his eyes filled with

Gordon, Thaddeus

turned away, the smile in her eyes

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

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

smells quite nice. What brand is it?” Thaddeus, ever the blunt businessman, surprisingly took

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

be, but now that I have a significant other, it’s different.”

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

141 have to disappoint you, Mr. Abernathy. It’s not a perfume, but a rare incense made from local botanicals,

I see, Thaddeus‘ expression flickered, and he dropped the

that because he suddenly remembered where he had smelled that

he had faintly detected this orchid scent

a rare incense she could obtain probably

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

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