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.

only holiday greetings exchanged, Chad didn’t feel all that close to

Abernathy, we’re here!”

reverie and slowly lifted

seclusion striking an impressive contrast to the outside world.

rivals the grandeur

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

“Nonsense.”

flaring up, “It’s

and scratched his head awkwardly.

strand of her hair. In his eyes, everything about Mrs. Abernathy was

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

have a calming effect, easing some of the

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

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

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

his sharp gaze fixed on her. This woman seemed familiar, yet after

meet you.”

hand, as if any longer and he

has been waiting for you. Please, follow me.”

“Sure.”

follow, Alexia abruptly stated in a 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 wait

deflated, his eyes filled with concern

the car, Gordon, Thaddeus said quietly

her eyes iced over

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

remained on Alexia,

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

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

now that I

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

crossing her 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

Thaddeus‘ expression flickered, and he dropped the

her that because he suddenly remembered where he had smelled that fragrance

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

said it wasn’t perfume but a rare incense she could obtain probably due to his

it? Did they know

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