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.

Chad didn’t feel all

we’re

his reverie and slowly

stood an astonishing mansion, its seclusion striking an impressive contrast to the

some estate, easily rivals the grandeur of Mrs. Abernathy’s

Abernathy’s been living it up abroad. This place must’ve cost

“Nonsense.”

thinned, his competitive streak flaring up,

gaffe and

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

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

have a calming effect, easing some

at a

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

a smile as she extended her hand politely to Thaddeus, “I’m

This woman seemed familiar, yet after sifting through

meet

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

waiting for you. Please, follow

“Sure.”

cold tone. “I’m sorry, but Mr. Chad Abernathy’s estate is off–limits to anyone but family and invited guests. Your secretary will have to

looked deflated, his eyes filled with concern for Thaddeus.

car, Gordon,

Alexia turned away, the smile in her eyes

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

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

perfume smells quite nice. What brand is it?” Thaddeus, ever the blunt businessman, surprisingly took an interest in a

glanced back with a light smile, her eyes like tempting hooks, “Would

used to be, but now that I have a significant other, it’s

Thaddeus‘ lips curled up, unable to hide his joy, “Could you tell me the

features, “I’m afraid 141 have to disappoint you, Mr. Abernathy. It’s not a perfume, but a rare incense made from local botanicals, nearly

I see, Thaddeus‘ expression flickered, and he dropped

her that because he suddenly remembered where he had smelled

this orchid scent clinging to Avery,

but a rare incense she could obtain probably due to his

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

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