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

we’re here!”

his reverie and slowly

an astonishing mansion, its seclusion striking an

the grandeur of Mrs. Abernathy’s Silverlake

like Mr. Chad Abernathy’s been living it up abroad. This place must’ve cost hundreds

“Nonsense.”

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

his gaffe and scratched

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

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

seemed to have a calming effect, easing some of the tension he

Thaddeus Abernathy, my apologies for not greeting you at a

slender and elegant, approaching them with grace. “I’m Alexia, Mr. Chad Abernathy’s personal doctor.”

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

fixed on her. This woman seemed familiar, yet after

to meet you.”

of respect for his brother, he quickly touched her hand, as if any longer and he might spontaneously

been waiting

“Sure.”

Chad Abernathy’s estate is off–limits to anyone but family

looked deflated, his eyes filled

Gordon, Thaddeus

smile in her eyes iced

woman, Gordon stared

two walked one after the other along the winding corridor. Thaddeus‘ cool gaze remained on Alexia, his suspicions growing. As she

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

“Would

that I have a significant

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

features, “I’m afraid 141 have to disappoint you, Mr. Abernathy. It’s not a perfume, but a rare incense made from local botanicals, nearly

flickered,

he suddenly remembered where

he had faintly detected this orchid scent

rare incense she could

Avery get it? Did they know each other? Or was it

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