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 him anymore. Respect was the predominant

Abernathy, we’re here!”

snapped out of his reverie and slowly lifted his

striking an impressive contrast

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

awe, “Looks like Mr. Chad Abernathy’s been living it up

“Nonsense.”

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

realized his gaffe and

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

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

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

for not greeting you at a greater

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

up in a smile as she extended her hand politely to Thaddeus,

seemed familiar, yet

meet

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

been waiting for

“Sure.”

abruptly stated in a cold tone. “I’m sorry, but Mr. Chad Abernathy’s estate is

his eyes filled with concern for

Gordon,

in her eyes iced over to a

being led away by that woman, Gordon

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

smells quite nice. What brand is it?” Thaddeus, ever the blunt businessman, surprisingly took an interest in a woman’s

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

but now that I have a significant

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

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

Thaddeus‘ expression flickered,

that because he suddenly remembered

detected this orchid scent clinging to Avery, the same

incense she could

know each other? Or

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