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.

holiday greetings exchanged, Chad didn’t feel all that close to him

Abernathy, we’re

out of his reverie and slowly lifted his

stood an astonishing mansion, its seclusion striking

easily rivals the grandeur

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

“Nonsense.”

streak flaring up, “It’s

gaffe and scratched his

smitten with Mrs. Abernathy, treasuring even a strand of

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

the fragrance seemed to have a calming effect, easing some

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

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

hand politely

composure, his sharp gaze fixed on her. This woman seemed familiar, yet after sifting through his memory, he couldn’t recall ever meeting her.

to meet

quickly touched her hand, as if any longer

has been waiting for you.

“Sure.”

Mr. Chad Abernathy’s

deflated, his eyes filled with concern for

the car, Gordon, Thaddeus

Alexia turned away, the smile in her eyes iced over to

Abernathy being led away by that woman, Gordon stared at her retreating figure,

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

Thaddeus, ever the blunt businessman, surprisingly took an interest in a

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

used to be, but now that I have

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

her features, “I’m afraid 141 have to disappoint you, Mr. Abernathy. It’s not a perfume, but

I see, Thaddeus‘ expression flickered, and

suddenly remembered where he

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

wasn’t perfume but a rare incense she could

Did they know each other? Or was

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