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 close to

Abernathy, we’re here!”

out of his reverie and slowly lifted his gaze.

mansion, its seclusion striking an impressive contrast to the outside

grandeur of Mrs. Abernathy’s

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

“Nonsense.”

streak flaring up, “It’s nothing compared to

and scratched his head

was totally smitten with Mrs. Abernathy, treasuring even a strand of

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

to have a calming effect, easing some of the

not greeting you at a greater distance,” a cool and soothing female voice approached him.

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

in a smile as she extended her hand politely

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

to meet

of respect for his brother, he quickly touched her hand, as if any longer and he

Chad Abernathy has been waiting for you. Please,

“Sure.”

“I’m sorry, but Mr. Chad Abernathy’s estate is off–limits to

deflated, his eyes filled with concern

car, Gordon,

her eyes iced over to a chilling glare.

Gordon stared at

corridor. Thaddeus‘ cool gaze remained on Alexia, his suspicions growing. As

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

hooks, “Would a busy man like Mr.

be, but now that I have a

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

Mr. Abernathy. It’s

expression flickered,

remembered where he had

had faintly detected this orchid scent clinging to

perfume but a rare incense she could obtain probably

did Avery get it? Did they know

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