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 close to him anymore. Respect was the

we’re here!”

reverie

stood an astonishing mansion, its seclusion striking an impressive contrast to the outside world.

easily rivals the grandeur

living it up abroad. This

“Nonsense.”

competitive streak flaring up, “It’s nothing

his gaffe and scratched his

of her

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

have a calming effect, easing some of the tension

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

in a white gown, her figure slender and

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

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

to meet

for his brother, he quickly touched her hand, as if

Chad Abernathy has been waiting

“Sure.”

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

eyes filled with concern for

in the car, Gordon, Thaddeus said quietly

her eyes iced over to a

being led away by that woman, Gordon stared at her

the winding corridor. Thaddeus‘ cool gaze remained on Alexia, his suspicions growing. As

your perfume smells quite nice. What brand is it?” Thaddeus, ever the

back with a light smile, her eyes like tempting hooks, “Would a

be, but now that I have

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

shadow crossing her features, “I’m afraid 141 have to disappoint you, Mr. Abernathy. It’s not a perfume, but a rare incense made from local botanicals, nearly impossible to

Thaddeus‘ expression flickered, and he dropped

her that because he suddenly remembered where he

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

a rare incense she could obtain probably due to

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

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