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.

Chad didn’t feel all that close to him anymore. Respect was the predominant

we’re here!”

out of his reverie and slowly lifted

striking an impressive contrast to the outside world.

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 millions, eh?”

“Nonsense.”

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

gaffe and scratched his head

strand of her hair. In

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

the fragrance seemed to have a calming effect, easing some of

not greeting you at a greater distance,” a cool

saw a woman in a white gown, her figure slender and elegant, approaching them with grace. “I’m Alexia, Mr. Chad Abernathy’s

in a smile 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 through his memory,

to meet you.”

touched her hand, as if any longer and

has been waiting for

“Sure.”

but Mr. Chad Abernathy’s estate is off–limits to anyone but family and invited guests. Your secretary

looked deflated, his eyes filled with concern for

car, Gordon,

Alexia turned away, the smile in her eyes iced over

woman, Gordon stared at her retreating figure, feeling an inexplicable discomfort.

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

ever the blunt businessman,

eyes like tempting hooks, “Would a busy man like Mr.

that I have a significant other,

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

Mr. Abernathy.

Thaddeus‘ expression flickered, and he

asked her that because he suddenly remembered where he had smelled that fragrance before.

this orchid scent clinging to Avery, the same as

rare incense she could obtain probably due to his brother’s

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

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