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.

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

we’re here!”

of his reverie

stood an astonishing mansion, its seclusion striking an impressive contrast

rivals the grandeur of

Chad Abernathy’s been living

“Nonsense.”

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

and scratched his

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

he stepped out, buttoning up his suit jacket, a delicate fragrance

calming effect, easing some of the tension

for not greeting you at a greater

saw a woman in a white gown, her figure slender

extended her hand politely to Thaddeus,

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

meet

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

Abernathy has been waiting for you. Please, follow me.”

“Sure.”

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

deflated, his eyes filled

in the car, Gordon, Thaddeus

in her eyes iced over to

Thaddeus Abernathy being led away by that woman, Gordon stared

Alexia, his suspicions growing.

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

hooks, “Would a busy

used to be, but now that I

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

141 have to disappoint you, Mr. Abernathy. It’s

I see, Thaddeus‘ expression flickered, and he dropped the subject.

he suddenly remembered where he

he had faintly detected this orchid scent clinging to Avery, the same as Alexia’s.

it wasn’t perfume but a rare incense she could obtain probably due to his brother’s

know each

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