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.

decade apart, with only holiday greetings exchanged, Chad didn’t feel all that close

Abernathy, we’re

his reverie and slowly lifted his

striking

easily rivals the grandeur

Mr. Chad Abernathy’s been living it up abroad. This place must’ve cost hundreds of millions, eh?”

“Nonsense.”

flaring up, “It’s nothing compared

his gaffe and scratched

strand of her hair. In his eyes, everything about Mrs. Abernathy

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

a calming effect,

a greater distance,” a cool and soothing female voice approached him.

white gown, her figure slender and elegant,

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

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

meet you.”

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

waiting

“Sure.”

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

his eyes filled with concern for Thaddeus.

the car, Gordon, Thaddeus said quietly

smile in her eyes iced over to a chilling glare.

Gordon stared at her retreating

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

brand is it?” Thaddeus, ever the blunt businessman,

eyes like tempting hooks, “Would a busy man

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

me

shadow crossing her features, “I’m afraid 141 have to disappoint you, Mr. Abernathy.

see, Thaddeus‘ expression flickered, and he dropped

her that because he suddenly remembered where

had faintly detected this orchid scent clinging

perfume but a rare incense she could obtain probably

Avery get it? Did they know each

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