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.

didn’t feel all that close to

we’re

of his reverie and slowly lifted his gaze.

striking an impressive contrast to

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

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

“Nonsense.”

competitive streak flaring up, “It’s nothing compared

his gaffe and

of her hair.

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

calming effect, easing some of the tension he

my apologies for not greeting you at a greater distance,” a cool and soothing female voice

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

in a smile as she extended her hand politely to

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

to meet you.”

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

been waiting for you. Please,

“Sure.”

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

his eyes filled with concern

Gordon, Thaddeus said quietly

Alexia turned away, the smile in her eyes iced

woman, Gordon stared

on Alexia, his suspicions

What brand is it?” Thaddeus, ever the blunt businessman, surprisingly took an interest in

smile, her eyes like tempting hooks, “Would a busy man

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

to hide his joy, “Could you tell me the brand? I’d like to get it for her as a gift when I return.”

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

expression flickered, and he

asked her that because he suddenly remembered where

Avery, in every encounter, he had faintly detected this orchid scent clinging to Avery,

it wasn’t perfume but a rare incense she could obtain

Did they know each other? Or was it merely

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