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.

holiday greetings exchanged, Chad didn’t feel all that

we’re here!”

his reverie

mansion, its seclusion striking an impressive contrast to the outside

the grandeur of Mrs. Abernathy’s Silverlake

in awe, “Looks like Mr. Chad Abernathy’s been living it up abroad. This place

“Nonsense.”

flaring up, “It’s nothing

realized his gaffe and scratched his head

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

first, respectfully opening the car door for Thaddeus. As he stepped out, buttoning up

a calming effect, easing some of the tension

you at a greater distance,”

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

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

composure, his sharp gaze fixed on her. This woman seemed familiar, yet after sifting

meet you.”

her hand, as if any longer and he might spontaneously combust.

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

looked deflated, his eyes filled

Gordon, Thaddeus

her eyes iced over to a chilling

away by that woman, Gordon stared at her retreating figure,

cool gaze remained on Alexia, his suspicions growing. As she moved, her clothes fluttered, and the orchid–like scent lingered

smells 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

I have a significant other, it’s different.”

hide his joy, “Could you tell me the brand? I’d

her features, “I’m afraid 141 have to disappoint you, Mr. Abernathy.

I see, Thaddeus‘ expression flickered, and he

that because he suddenly remembered where he had smelled

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

incense she could obtain probably due to his brother’s favor.

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

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