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.

decade apart, with only holiday greetings exchanged, Chad didn’t feel

Abernathy, we’re here!”

out of his reverie and slowly lifted

stood an astonishing mansion, its seclusion striking an

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

like Mr. Chad Abernathy’s been living it

“Nonsense.”

his competitive streak flaring up, “It’s nothing

and

a strand of her hair. In his eyes, everything

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

calming effect, easing some of the tension he

for not greeting you at a greater distance,” a cool and soothing female voice approached

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

eyes curved up in a smile as she extended her hand

kept his composure, his sharp gaze fixed on her. This woman seemed familiar,

meet you.”

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

been waiting

“Sure.”

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

filled

car, Gordon,

the smile in her eyes iced over to a chilling glare.

away by that woman, Gordon stared

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

brand is it?” Thaddeus, ever the blunt businessman, surprisingly took

hooks, “Would a busy man like Mr. Abernathy be interested in a

used to be, but now that I have a significant other, it’s different.”

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

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

Thaddeus‘ expression flickered, and

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

detected this orchid scent clinging to Avery, the same as Alexia’s.

a rare incense she could obtain probably due

they know each other? Or was it merely a coincidence?

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