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.

a decade apart, with only holiday greetings exchanged, Chad didn’t feel all that close to him anymore. Respect was

we’re here!”

out of his reverie and slowly lifted his

striking an impressive contrast to

the grandeur of

like Mr. Chad Abernathy’s been living

“Nonsense.”

his competitive streak flaring up, “It’s nothing

realized his gaffe and scratched his head awkwardly.

smitten with Mrs. Abernathy, treasuring even a strand of her hair.

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

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

Abernathy, my apologies for not greeting you at a greater distance,”

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

curved up in a smile as she extended her hand politely

her. This woman seemed familiar, yet after sifting through his memory, he couldn’t recall

to meet

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

Chad Abernathy has been waiting for you. Please, follow me.”

“Sure.”

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

eyes filled with concern for Thaddeus.

the car, Gordon, Thaddeus said quietly

smile in her eyes iced

by that woman, Gordon stared at her retreating figure, feeling an inexplicable discomfort.

Thaddeus‘ 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

like tempting hooks, “Would a

be, but now that I have a significant other,

of Evadne, Thaddeus‘ 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 I

a shadow crossing her features, “I’m afraid 141 have to disappoint you, Mr. Abernathy. It’s not a perfume,

flickered, and he dropped

that because he suddenly remembered

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

perfume but a rare incense she could obtain probably

it? Did they know each

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