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.

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

we’re here!”

out of his reverie and slowly

an astonishing mansion, its seclusion striking an impressive contrast

grandeur of Mrs. Abernathy’s Silverlake

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

“Nonsense.”

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

and scratched his

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

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

a calming effect, easing some of the tension he

greeting you at a greater distance,”

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

as she extended her hand politely to Thaddeus,

gaze fixed on her. This woman seemed familiar, yet after sifting

meet you.”

brother, he quickly touched her hand, as if any longer and he

Abernathy has been waiting for you. Please, follow

“Sure.”

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

looked deflated, his eyes filled with concern

car, Gordon, Thaddeus said quietly

smile in her eyes iced over to

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

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

it?” Thaddeus, ever the blunt businessman, surprisingly took an interest in a woman’s fragrance.

back with a light smile, her eyes like tempting hooks, “Would a busy man like Mr.

now that I have a significant other,

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

crossing her features, “I’m afraid 141 have to disappoint you, Mr.

see, Thaddeus‘ expression flickered, and

remembered where he had smelled that fragrance

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

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

Avery get it? Did they know each other? Or was

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