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.

after more than a decade apart, with only holiday greetings exchanged, Chad didn’t

Abernathy, we’re

out of his reverie and slowly lifted his gaze.

seclusion striking an impressive contrast to the

rivals the grandeur of Mrs. Abernathy’s Silverlake

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

“Nonsense.”

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

gaffe and scratched

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

stepped out, buttoning up his suit

have a calming effect, easing some

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

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

curved up in a smile as she extended her hand politely to Thaddeus, “I’m pleased

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

to meet you.”

her hand, as if any longer and

Chad Abernathy has been waiting for you. Please, follow me.”

“Sure.”

to follow, Alexia abruptly stated in a cold tone. “I’m sorry, but Mr. Chad Abernathy’s estate is off–limits to anyone but family and invited guests. Your secretary will have to wait

filled with concern for

car, Gordon, Thaddeus

away, the smile in her eyes iced over to a chilling

being led away by that woman, Gordon stared at her retreating figure,

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

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

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

be, but now that I

tell me the brand? I’d like

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,

expression flickered, and he dropped the subject.

because he suddenly remembered where he had

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

incense she could obtain probably

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

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