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.

only holiday greetings exchanged, Chad didn’t feel all that close to him anymore. Respect was the predominant

we’re

his reverie and

striking

estate, 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. This place must’ve cost hundreds of millions,

“Nonsense.”

his competitive streak flaring up,

gaffe and

of her hair. In his

out, buttoning up his suit jacket, a delicate fragrance wafted towards him, reminiscent of the

a calming effect, easing some of the tension

for not greeting you at a greater distance,” a cool and soothing female

figure slender and elegant, approaching them with grace. “I’m Alexia,

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

fixed on her. This woman seemed familiar, yet after sifting through his memory,

meet

he quickly touched her hand, as if

has been waiting

“Sure.”

Gordon moved 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

looked deflated, his eyes filled with concern for

car, Gordon, Thaddeus

Alexia turned away, the smile in her eyes iced over to

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

on Alexia, his suspicions

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

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

now that I have a significant other,

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

“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

expression flickered,

he suddenly remembered where he had smelled that fragrance before.

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

she

they know

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