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

we’re

of his reverie

striking an impressive contrast to the

grandeur of Mrs. Abernathy’s

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

“Nonsense.”

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

realized his gaffe and

strand of her hair. In his eyes, everything about Mrs. Abernathy was the best.

buttoning up his suit jacket, a delicate fragrance wafted towards him, reminiscent of

calming effect, easing

you at a greater distance,” a cool and soothing female voice approached him.

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

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

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

meet

touched her hand, as if any

waiting for you.

“Sure.”

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

deflated, his eyes filled with

Gordon, Thaddeus said quietly

in her eyes iced

Mr. Thaddeus Abernathy being led away by that woman, Gordon stared at her retreating figure, feeling an

other along the winding corridor. Thaddeus‘ cool gaze remained on Alexia,

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

with a light smile, her eyes like tempting hooks, “Would a busy man like Mr. Abernathy be interested in a woman’s vanity?”

to be, but now that I have

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

a shadow crossing her features, “I’m afraid 141 have to disappoint you, Mr. Abernathy. It’s not a perfume, but a rare incense made from local botanicals, nearly

Thaddeus‘ expression flickered, and he

he suddenly remembered where he had smelled that fragrance

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

it wasn’t perfume but a rare incense she could obtain probably due

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

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