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.

decade apart, with only holiday greetings exchanged, Chad didn’t feel all that close to him

we’re here!”

of his reverie and slowly lifted his

stood an astonishing mansion, its seclusion striking an

the grandeur of Mrs. Abernathy’s Silverlake

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

“Nonsense.”

thinned, his competitive streak flaring up, “It’s nothing compared to Evadne’s

gaffe and scratched his head awkwardly.

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

out first, respectfully opening the car door for Thaddeus. As he stepped out, buttoning up his suit jacket, a delicate fragrance wafted towards him, reminiscent of the subtle scent

a calming effect,

Thaddeus Abernathy, my 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 elegant, approaching them with grace.

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

This woman seemed familiar, yet after sifting through his

meet you.”

quickly touched her hand, as if any longer and he might spontaneously combust.

Chad Abernathy has been waiting for you. Please,

“Sure.”

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

filled

in the car, Gordon,

the smile in her eyes

by that woman, Gordon stared at her retreating

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

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

tempting hooks, “Would a busy man like Mr. Abernathy

be, but now that I have

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

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

see, Thaddeus‘ expression flickered, and he dropped

that because he suddenly remembered where he

this orchid

wasn’t perfume but a rare incense she could obtain probably due to his brother’s

it? Did they know each other?

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