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.

only holiday greetings exchanged, Chad didn’t feel all that close to him anymore.

we’re here!”

of his reverie and

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

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

living it up abroad. This place must’ve cost hundreds of millions,

“Nonsense.”

flaring up, “It’s nothing compared

realized his gaffe and scratched his head

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

car door for Thaddeus. As he stepped out, buttoning up his suit jacket, a delicate fragrance

calming effect,

at a greater distance,” a cool and soothing female voice

a woman in a white gown, her figure slender and elegant, approaching them with grace. “I’m Alexia, Mr. Chad Abernathy’s personal doctor.”

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

his composure, his sharp gaze fixed on her. This woman seemed familiar,

to meet

her hand, as if any

has been waiting for you. Please, follow

“Sure.”

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

eyes filled with concern

the car, Gordon, Thaddeus said

her

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

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

quite nice. What brand is it?” Thaddeus, ever the blunt

a light smile, her eyes like tempting hooks, “Would a busy man like Mr. Abernathy be interested

that I have a significant

lips 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

you, Mr. Abernathy. It’s not a perfume, but a

see, Thaddeus‘ expression flickered, and he

he suddenly remembered where he had smelled that

this orchid scent clinging to Avery,

wasn’t perfume but a rare incense she could obtain

they know each other? Or was it merely

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