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

we’re here!”

of his reverie

mansion, its seclusion striking an impressive

the grandeur of Mrs. Abernathy’s

“Looks like Mr. Chad Abernathy’s been living

“Nonsense.”

up, “It’s

gaffe and

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

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

fragrance seemed to have a calming effect, easing some

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

gown, her figure slender and elegant, approaching them with grace. “I’m Alexia, Mr. Chad

her hand politely to

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

meet you.”

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

been waiting for you. Please, follow

“Sure.”

in a cold tone. “I’m sorry, but Mr. Chad Abernathy’s estate is off–limits to anyone but family and invited guests.

filled with concern for Thaddeus.

car, Gordon, Thaddeus

the smile in her eyes iced over to a

woman, Gordon stared

winding corridor. Thaddeus‘ cool gaze remained on Alexia, his suspicions growing. As she moved, her clothes fluttered, and the orchid–like scent

What brand is it?” Thaddeus, ever the blunt

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

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

of Evadne, Thaddeus‘ lips curled up, unable to hide his joy, “Could you tell me the

have to disappoint you, Mr. Abernathy. It’s not

I see, Thaddeus‘ expression flickered, and he

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

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

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

Did they know each other? Or was

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