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.

than a decade apart, with only holiday greetings exchanged, Chad didn’t feel all that close

we’re here!”

reverie and slowly lifted

astonishing mansion, its seclusion striking an impressive

easily rivals the grandeur of Mrs. Abernathy’s Silverlake Harbor!”

living it

“Nonsense.”

streak flaring up,

and scratched

treasuring even a strand of her hair. In his eyes,

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

have a calming effect, easing some of the

for not greeting you at a greater

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

extended her hand politely to Thaddeus, “I’m pleased to

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

meet you.”

touched her hand, as if any

Abernathy has been waiting for you. Please, follow

“Sure.”

“I’m sorry, but Mr. Chad Abernathy’s estate is off–limits

looked deflated, his eyes filled with concern

Gordon, Thaddeus said

smile in her

by that woman, Gordon stared at her

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 scent lingered

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

with a light smile, her eyes like tempting hooks, “Would a busy man like Mr. Abernathy be interested in a

now that I have

Thaddeus‘ lips curled up, unable to hide his joy, “Could you tell me the brand? I’d

turned her face away, a shadow crossing her features, “I’m afraid 141 have to disappoint you, Mr. Abernathy.

see, Thaddeus‘ expression flickered, and he

because he suddenly remembered where he had smelled that fragrance

in every encounter, he had faintly detected this orchid

rare incense she could

Avery get it? Did they know

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