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.

apart, with only holiday greetings exchanged, Chad didn’t feel all that close to him anymore. Respect

we’re

out of his reverie and slowly lifted his

mansion, its seclusion striking an

the grandeur of Mrs. Abernathy’s

mouth hung open in awe, “Looks like Mr. Chad Abernathy’s been living

“Nonsense.”

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

and

totally smitten with Mrs. Abernathy, treasuring even a strand of her hair.

car door for Thaddeus. As he stepped out, buttoning up his suit jacket, a delicate fragrance wafted towards him, reminiscent of the

the fragrance seemed to have a calming effect, easing some

my apologies for not greeting you at a greater distance,”

white gown, her figure slender and elegant,

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

on her. This woman seemed familiar, yet after sifting

meet you.”

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

been waiting for you.

“Sure.”

in a cold tone. “I’m sorry, but Mr. Chad Abernathy’s estate is off–limits to anyone but family and invited

looked deflated, his eyes filled with concern for

in the car, Gordon, Thaddeus said

away, the smile in her eyes iced over to a chilling

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

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

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

“Would a busy man like Mr. Abernathy be interested

that I have a

of Evadne, Thaddeus‘ lips curled up, unable to hide his joy, “Could you tell me the brand? I’d like to get it for her as a

a shadow crossing her features, “I’m afraid 141 have to disappoint you, Mr. Abernathy. It’s not a perfume, but a rare incense made

Thaddeus‘ expression flickered, and he dropped the subject.

asked her that because he suddenly remembered

had faintly detected this orchid

incense she could obtain probably

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

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