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.

than a decade apart, 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 and slowly

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

some estate, easily rivals the grandeur of Mrs.

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

“Nonsense.”

lips thinned, his competitive streak flaring up, “It’s nothing compared to Evadne’s place.”

and scratched his head awkwardly.

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

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

a calming effect,

at a greater distance,” a cool

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

hand politely to Thaddeus, “I’m pleased to meet

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

to meet

hand,

Chad Abernathy has been waiting

“Sure.”

Alexia abruptly stated in a cold tone. “I’m sorry, but Mr. Chad Abernathy’s estate

filled with concern for Thaddeus.

car, Gordon,

smile in her eyes iced

Gordon

corridor. Thaddeus‘ cool gaze remained on Alexia, his suspicions growing. As she moved, her clothes

Thaddeus, ever the

“Would a busy man like Mr. Abernathy be interested

but now that I have a

curled up, unable to hide his joy, “Could you tell me the brand? I’d like to get

a shadow crossing her features, “I’m afraid 141 have to disappoint you, Mr. Abernathy. It’s

see, Thaddeus‘ expression flickered, and he dropped

her that because he suddenly remembered where he had smelled that

detected this orchid scent clinging to Avery, the same as

she could obtain probably

how did Avery get it? Did they know each other? Or was it merely a

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