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.

didn’t feel all that close to him anymore. Respect was the predominant

we’re here!”

out of his reverie and slowly lifted

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

estate, easily rivals the grandeur of

living it up abroad. This place must’ve cost

“Nonsense.”

streak flaring up, “It’s nothing

gaffe and scratched

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

stepped out, buttoning up his suit jacket, a delicate fragrance wafted towards him, reminiscent of the subtle scent of orchids.

a calming effect, easing some of the tension he

greeting you at a greater

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

extended her hand

familiar, yet after sifting through his memory, he

to meet

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

waiting for you. Please, follow me.”

“Sure.”

a cold tone. “I’m sorry, but Mr. Chad Abernathy’s estate is off–limits

filled with concern for

the car, Gordon, Thaddeus

away, the smile in her

Abernathy being led away by that woman, Gordon stared at her

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 scent lingered around

it?” Thaddeus, ever the blunt businessman, surprisingly

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

now that I have

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

turned her face away, a shadow crossing her features, “I’m afraid 141 have to disappoint you, Mr.

expression flickered, and he dropped the

that because he suddenly remembered where he had smelled that fragrance

faintly detected this orchid scent clinging

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

they know each other? Or was it merely

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