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.

more than a decade apart, with only holiday greetings exchanged, Chad didn’t feel all that close to him

Abernathy, we’re here!”

reverie and slowly lifted

seclusion striking an impressive contrast to the outside

the grandeur of Mrs. Abernathy’s

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

“Nonsense.”

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

gaffe and scratched his

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

stepped out, buttoning up his suit jacket, a delicate fragrance wafted towards him,

effect, easing some of

at a

lifted his eyes and saw a woman in a white gown, her figure slender and elegant, approaching them with grace.

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

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

to meet you.”

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

waiting for you.

“Sure.”

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

his eyes filled with concern

car, Gordon, Thaddeus said quietly

the smile in her eyes iced over to a chilling glare.

that woman, Gordon stared at

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

brand is it?” Thaddeus, ever the blunt businessman,

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

but now that I

you tell me the

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

flickered, and

her that because he suddenly remembered where

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

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

get it? Did they know each other?

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