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.

with only holiday greetings exchanged, Chad didn’t feel all that close

we’re

snapped out of his reverie and slowly lifted his

mansion, its seclusion striking an impressive contrast to

rivals the grandeur of Mrs.

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

“Nonsense.”

streak flaring up,

his gaffe and scratched

Abernathy, treasuring even a strand of

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

to have a calming effect, easing some of the

you at a greater distance,” a cool and soothing female voice approached

saw a woman in a white gown, her figure slender and

hand politely to Thaddeus, “I’m pleased to meet you, Mr. Thaddeus Abernathy.”

gaze fixed on her. This woman seemed familiar, yet after sifting through his memory, he couldn’t recall ever

meet you.”

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

been waiting for you. Please, follow me.”

“Sure.”

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

deflated, his eyes filled with concern

Gordon, Thaddeus said quietly

in her eyes iced over to a

being led away by that woman, Gordon stared at

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

perfume smells quite nice. What brand is it?” Thaddeus, ever the blunt businessman, surprisingly took an interest in a

like tempting hooks, “Would a busy man like Mr. Abernathy be interested in a woman’s vanity?”

I have a

me the brand? I’d like to get it for her

“I’m afraid 141 have to disappoint you, Mr. Abernathy. It’s not a perfume, but a

I see, Thaddeus‘ expression flickered, and he

he suddenly remembered where he had

encounter, he had faintly detected this orchid scent clinging

but a rare incense she

they know each

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