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.

with only holiday greetings exchanged, Chad didn’t feel all that close to him anymore. Respect was the predominant sentiment.

Abernathy, we’re

of his reverie and slowly lifted his gaze.

striking an

grandeur of Mrs. Abernathy’s Silverlake

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

“Nonsense.”

flaring up,

his gaffe and

Mrs. Abernathy, treasuring even a strand of her hair.

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

have a calming effect, easing some of the tension he felt.

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

slender and elegant, approaching them with grace. “I’m

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

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

meet you.”

for his brother, he quickly touched her hand, as if any longer and he might spontaneously combust.

Abernathy has 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 outside.”

his eyes filled with concern for Thaddeus.

the car, Gordon, Thaddeus said

the smile in her eyes

away by that woman, Gordon stared at her retreating figure, feeling an

cool gaze remained on Alexia, his suspicions growing. As she moved, her

What brand is it?” Thaddeus, ever

her eyes like tempting hooks, “Would a busy man like Mr.

be, but now that I

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

afraid 141 have to disappoint you, Mr. Abernathy. It’s

flickered, and he

because he suddenly remembered where he

faintly detected this orchid scent clinging to Avery, the same as

she could

Avery get it? Did they know each other? Or was

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