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

Abernathy, we’re here!”

of his reverie

striking an impressive

some estate, easily rivals the grandeur of Mrs. Abernathy’s Silverlake

Chad Abernathy’s been living it

“Nonsense.”

flaring up, “It’s nothing

and scratched his head awkwardly.

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

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

effect, easing

Thaddeus Abernathy, my apologies for not greeting you at a

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

a smile as she extended her hand

seemed familiar, yet after sifting through his memory, he couldn’t recall ever meeting

meet you.”

brother, he quickly touched her hand, as if any longer and he

Chad Abernathy has been waiting for you. Please, follow me.”

“Sure.”

abruptly stated in a cold tone. “I’m sorry, 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

car, Gordon, Thaddeus

smile in her

Mr. Thaddeus Abernathy being led away by that woman, Gordon stared at

winding corridor. Thaddeus‘ cool gaze remained on Alexia,

it?” Thaddeus, ever the blunt businessman, surprisingly took an interest in

hooks, “Would a busy man like Mr. Abernathy

be, but now that I have a significant other,

of Evadne, Thaddeus‘ lips curled up, unable to hide his joy, “Could you tell me the

you, Mr. Abernathy. It’s not a

see, Thaddeus‘ expression flickered, and he

because he suddenly remembered where he had smelled that fragrance

had faintly detected this orchid scent

incense she could obtain probably due to

get it? Did they know

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