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.

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

we’re here!”

out of his reverie and slowly

seclusion striking an impressive contrast to the outside world.

the grandeur of Mrs.

awe, “Looks like Mr. Chad Abernathy’s been living it up abroad. This place must’ve cost hundreds of

“Nonsense.”

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

gaffe and scratched his head awkwardly.

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

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

to have a calming effect, easing some of the tension

not greeting you at a greater distance,” a cool and soothing female voice approached

her figure slender and elegant, approaching them with grace. “I’m Alexia, Mr.

extended her hand politely to Thaddeus, “I’m pleased to

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

meet

for his brother, he quickly touched her hand, as if

Abernathy has been waiting for

“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 but

filled with

Gordon, Thaddeus said quietly

the smile in her eyes iced over to a

Thaddeus Abernathy being led away by that woman, Gordon stared at her retreating figure, feeling an

gaze remained on Alexia, his

ever the blunt businessman,

glanced back with a light smile, her eyes like tempting hooks, “Would a busy man like Mr. Abernathy

used to be, but now that I have

lips curled up, unable to hide his joy, “Could you tell me the brand?

have to disappoint you, Mr. Abernathy. It’s not a perfume, but a rare incense made

Thaddeus‘ expression flickered, and he

that because he suddenly remembered where he had smelled that fragrance

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

rare incense she

Did they know each other? Or was it merely a coincidence?

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