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.

decade apart, with only holiday greetings exchanged, Chad didn’t feel all that close

we’re here!”

of his reverie and

its seclusion striking an impressive contrast to

some estate, easily rivals the grandeur

Mr. Chad Abernathy’s been living it up abroad. This place must’ve cost hundreds of millions, eh?”

“Nonsense.”

thinned, his competitive streak flaring up, “It’s

his gaffe and scratched

totally smitten with Mrs. Abernathy, treasuring even a strand of her hair.

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

calming effect, easing some of the

my apologies for not greeting you at a greater distance,” a cool and soothing female voice approached

a woman in a white gown, her figure slender and elegant, approaching them

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

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

to meet

quickly touched her hand, as if any longer and he

Abernathy has been waiting for you. Please, follow me.”

“Sure.”

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

looked deflated, his eyes filled

Gordon,

away, the smile in her

Gordon stared at her

along the winding corridor. Thaddeus‘ cool gaze remained on Alexia, his suspicions growing. As she moved,

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

her eyes like tempting hooks, “Would a busy man like Mr. Abernathy be interested in

to be, but now that I have

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

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

expression flickered,

because he suddenly remembered where he had smelled that

detected this orchid scent clinging to Avery, the same as

perfume but a rare incense she could obtain probably due to his brother’s

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

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