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.

Chad didn’t feel all that close

we’re here!”

of his reverie and slowly lifted his gaze.

astonishing mansion, its seclusion striking an impressive contrast to the

the grandeur

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

“Nonsense.”

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

realized his gaffe and scratched his head awkwardly.

a strand of

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

a calming effect, easing some

a greater distance,” a cool and soothing female voice approached him.

gown, her figure slender and elegant, approaching them

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

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

meet

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

Abernathy has been waiting for you.

“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 will have

eyes filled with concern

in the car, Gordon, Thaddeus said quietly

her eyes iced over to a chilling

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

cool gaze remained on Alexia, his suspicions growing. As she moved, her

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

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

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 brand?

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

flickered, and he dropped the subject.

suddenly remembered where he had

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

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

Did they know each other? Or was it merely a

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