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

snapped out of his reverie and slowly lifted his gaze.

seclusion striking an impressive contrast

the grandeur of

mouth hung open in awe, “Looks like Mr. Chad Abernathy’s been living it up

“Nonsense.”

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

realized his gaffe and scratched his

a strand of her hair. In his eyes, everything about Mrs.

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

effect, easing some

apologies for not greeting you at a greater

a woman in a white gown, her figure slender

eyes curved up in a smile as she extended her hand politely to Thaddeus, “I’m

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

to meet you.”

he quickly touched her hand, as if any longer

been waiting for you. Please, follow

“Sure.”

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

looked deflated, his eyes filled with

in the car, Gordon, Thaddeus

away, the smile in her eyes iced over to a

that woman, Gordon stared at her retreating figure, feeling an inexplicable discomfort.

Thaddeus‘ cool gaze remained on Alexia,

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

with a light smile, her eyes like tempting hooks, “Would a busy man like Mr. Abernathy be

I have a significant other, it’s

his joy, “Could you tell me the brand? I’d like to get it for her as a gift when I

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

flickered, and he dropped the subject.

because he suddenly remembered where

he had faintly detected this orchid scent clinging

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

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

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