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

Abernathy, we’re here!”

out of his reverie and

mansion, its seclusion striking

some estate, easily rivals the grandeur of Mrs. Abernathy’s Silverlake Harbor!”

mouth hung open in awe, “Looks like Mr. Chad Abernathy’s been living it up abroad. This place must’ve cost hundreds of millions, eh?”

“Nonsense.”

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

realized his gaffe and scratched

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

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

fragrance seemed to have a calming effect, easing some of the tension he felt.

a greater distance,” a cool and soothing female voice approached

a white gown, her figure slender and elegant, approaching

hand politely to Thaddeus, “I’m pleased to meet you, Mr.

sharp gaze fixed on her. This woman seemed familiar, yet after sifting through his memory, he couldn’t recall

meet you.”

hand, as if any

Chad Abernathy has been waiting

“Sure.”

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

his eyes filled with concern

in the car, Gordon, Thaddeus said

away, the smile in her eyes

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

the winding corridor. Thaddeus‘ cool gaze remained on Alexia, his suspicions growing. As she moved, her clothes fluttered, and

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

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

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

up, unable to hide his joy, “Could you tell me

have to disappoint you, Mr. Abernathy. It’s not a perfume,

expression flickered, and

suddenly remembered where he had smelled

faintly detected this orchid scent clinging

it wasn’t perfume but a rare incense she could obtain probably due to

Avery get it? Did they know each other?

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