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.

exchanged, Chad didn’t feel all

we’re here!”

his reverie and slowly

astonishing mansion, its seclusion striking an impressive contrast to the outside

easily rivals the grandeur of Mrs. Abernathy’s Silverlake

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

“Nonsense.”

up, “It’s nothing compared to Evadne’s place.”

and scratched his head awkwardly.

with Mrs. Abernathy, treasuring even a strand of her hair. In his eyes, everything about Mrs. Abernathy

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

calming effect, easing some of the tension

at a greater distance,” a cool and soothing female voice

lifted his eyes and saw a woman in a white gown, her figure slender and elegant,

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

woman seemed familiar, yet after sifting through his memory, he couldn’t recall

to meet

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

been waiting

“Sure.”

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

looked deflated, his eyes filled

the car, Gordon, Thaddeus said

away, the smile in her

being led away by that woman, Gordon stared at her retreating figure, feeling an inexplicable

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

quite nice. What brand is it?” Thaddeus, ever the blunt businessman, surprisingly took an

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

that I have a significant

his joy, “Could you tell me the brand? I’d like to get it

her face away, 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 botanicals, nearly impossible to buy.”

see, Thaddeus‘ expression flickered, and he dropped

he suddenly remembered where he had

every encounter, he had faintly detected this orchid scent clinging to

a rare incense she could obtain

how did Avery get it? Did they know each other?

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