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.

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

we’re

snapped out of his reverie and slowly lifted his gaze.

its seclusion striking an impressive contrast to the outside

estate, easily rivals the grandeur of Mrs.

“Looks like Mr. Chad Abernathy’s been living it up

“Nonsense.”

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

and

smitten with Mrs. Abernathy, treasuring even a strand of her hair. In

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

a calming effect, easing some of the tension he felt.

you at a greater distance,” a cool and

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

eyes curved up in a smile as she extended her hand politely to Thaddeus, “I’m pleased to meet you, Mr. Thaddeus Abernathy.”

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

meet

hand, as if any longer and he might spontaneously

Chad Abernathy has been waiting for

“Sure.”

“I’m sorry, but Mr. Chad Abernathy’s

eyes filled with concern for Thaddeus.

in the car, Gordon,

in her eyes iced over to

Thaddeus Abernathy being led away by that woman, Gordon stared

two walked one after the other along the winding corridor. Thaddeus‘ cool gaze remained on Alexia, his suspicions growing. As she moved, her clothes fluttered, and the orchid–like

it?” Thaddeus, ever the blunt businessman, surprisingly took an interest in a woman’s

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

to be, but now that I have a significant other,

lips curled up, unable to hide his joy, “Could you tell me

afraid 141 have to disappoint you, Mr. Abernathy. It’s not a perfume, but a rare incense made from

I see, Thaddeus‘ expression flickered, and

that because he suddenly remembered where

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

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

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

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