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.

holiday greetings exchanged, Chad didn’t feel all that

Abernathy, we’re here!”

reverie and slowly lifted his gaze.

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

grandeur of Mrs.

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

“Nonsense.”

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

and scratched

Abernathy, treasuring even a strand of her hair. In his

for Thaddeus. As he stepped out, buttoning up his suit jacket, a delicate fragrance wafted towards him, reminiscent of

the fragrance seemed to have a calming effect, easing some of the

not greeting you at a greater distance,” a cool and soothing female

his eyes and saw a woman in a white gown, her figure slender and

smile as she extended her hand politely

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

meet you.”

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

Chad Abernathy has been waiting for you. Please,

“Sure.”

Chad Abernathy’s estate is off–limits to anyone but family

eyes filled

the car, Gordon, Thaddeus said

the smile in her eyes iced over

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

remained on Alexia, his suspicions growing. As

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

like tempting hooks, “Would a busy man like

now that I have

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

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

Thaddeus‘ expression flickered, and he dropped

he suddenly remembered where he had smelled

faintly detected this orchid scent clinging to Avery, the

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

it? Did they know

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