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

Abernathy, we’re here!”

snapped out of his reverie and slowly lifted

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

easily rivals the grandeur of

Mr. Chad Abernathy’s been living

“Nonsense.”

up, “It’s

gaffe and scratched his head awkwardly.

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

up his suit jacket, a delicate fragrance wafted towards him, reminiscent of the

to have a calming effect, easing some of the

a greater distance,” a cool and soothing

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

her hand politely to Thaddeus, “I’m pleased to meet you, Mr. Thaddeus Abernathy.”

kept his composure, his sharp gaze fixed on her. This woman seemed familiar, yet after sifting through his memory, he couldn’t

meet

his brother, he quickly touched her hand, as if any longer

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

“Sure.”

sorry, but Mr. Chad Abernathy’s estate is off–limits to anyone but family and invited guests. Your secretary will

deflated, his eyes filled with concern for

the car, Gordon, Thaddeus said quietly

smile in her eyes iced over to a

led away by that woman, Gordon stared

one 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 lingered

it?” Thaddeus, ever the blunt businessman, surprisingly

“Would a busy man like Mr. Abernathy

that I have a significant other, it’s different.”

unable to hide his joy, “Could you tell me the brand? I’d like to get it for her

141 have to disappoint you, Mr. Abernathy. It’s not a perfume, but a rare incense made from local botanicals, nearly impossible to

Thaddeus‘ expression flickered, and he dropped

asked her that because he suddenly remembered where he had smelled

every encounter, he had faintly detected this orchid scent clinging to Avery, the same as Alexia’s.

but a rare incense she could obtain

they know each other?

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