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.

than a decade apart, with only holiday greetings exchanged, Chad didn’t feel all that close to him anymore. Respect was the predominant

Abernathy, we’re

of his reverie and slowly lifted his

an astonishing mansion, its seclusion striking an impressive contrast to the

the grandeur of Mrs.

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

“Nonsense.”

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

realized his gaffe and scratched

a strand of her hair. In his eyes, everything about

he stepped out, buttoning up his suit jacket, a delicate fragrance wafted towards him, reminiscent

a calming effect, easing some of the tension he

greeting you at a greater distance,” a cool and soothing

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

up in a smile as she extended her hand politely to Thaddeus, “I’m pleased to meet you, Mr. Thaddeus

gaze fixed on her. This woman seemed familiar, yet after sifting through his memory,

meet you.”

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

waiting for you. Please,

“Sure.”

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

his eyes filled with concern for

in the car, Gordon, Thaddeus said quietly

the smile in her eyes

led away by that woman, Gordon stared at her retreating

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

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

with a light smile, her eyes like tempting hooks, “Would a busy man like Mr. Abernathy be interested in a

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

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

face away, a 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

flickered, and he

suddenly remembered where he had

in every encounter, he had faintly detected this orchid scent clinging to Avery, the same as Alexia’s.

said it wasn’t perfume but a rare incense she

how did Avery get it? Did they know each

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