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

Abernathy, we’re

reverie and slowly

striking an

easily rivals the grandeur of Mrs. Abernathy’s

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

“Nonsense.”

up, “It’s nothing compared to Evadne’s place.”

his gaffe and scratched his head

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

out first, respectfully opening the car door for Thaddeus. As he stepped out, buttoning up his suit jacket, a

seemed to have a calming effect,

my apologies for not greeting you at a greater distance,” a cool and soothing female voice

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

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

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

to meet you.”

touched her hand, as if any longer and he might

been waiting for you. Please, follow me.”

“Sure.”

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

his eyes filled with

Gordon,

her eyes iced over to a chilling glare.

being led away by that woman, Gordon

the winding corridor. Thaddeus‘ cool gaze remained on Alexia, his suspicions growing. As she moved, her clothes fluttered, and the orchid–like scent lingered around

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

“Would a busy man like Mr. Abernathy be

used to be, but now that I have

hide 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

see, Thaddeus‘ expression flickered, and he dropped

asked her that because he suddenly remembered

every encounter, he had faintly detected this orchid scent clinging to Avery, the same

incense she could

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

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