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.

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

we’re here!”

out of his reverie and slowly

him stood an astonishing mansion, its seclusion striking an impressive contrast

grandeur of

Mr. Chad Abernathy’s been living it up abroad. This place must’ve cost

“Nonsense.”

up, “It’s nothing compared to Evadne’s

and scratched his head

strand of

As he stepped out, buttoning up his

to have a calming effect, easing

apologies for not greeting you at a greater

gown, her figure slender and elegant, approaching

extended her hand politely to Thaddeus, “I’m pleased to meet

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

to meet you.”

for his brother, he quickly touched her hand, as

has been waiting for

“Sure.”

Gordon moved to follow, Alexia abruptly stated in a cold tone. “I’m sorry, but Mr. Chad Abernathy’s estate is off–limits to anyone

his eyes filled with

the car, Gordon, Thaddeus said quietly

in her eyes iced

led away by that woman, Gordon

on Alexia, his suspicions growing. As she moved, her clothes fluttered, and the orchid–like scent lingered around

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

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.”

“Could you tell me the brand? I’d like to get it for

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

see, Thaddeus‘ expression flickered, and he dropped

remembered

every encounter, he had faintly detected this orchid scent clinging to

but a rare incense she could obtain probably due to his brother’s

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

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