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.

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

we’re

reverie and slowly lifted his

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

rivals the grandeur of Mrs.

in awe, “Looks like Mr. Chad Abernathy’s been living it up abroad. This place must’ve cost hundreds of millions, eh?”

“Nonsense.”

his competitive streak flaring up,

gaffe and scratched his head

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

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

calming effect,

you at a

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

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

familiar, yet after sifting through his memory,

meet you.”

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

Chad Abernathy has been waiting for you. Please,

“Sure.”

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.

filled with

in the car, Gordon, Thaddeus said quietly

Alexia turned away, the smile in her eyes iced over to a

woman, Gordon stared at

winding corridor. Thaddeus‘ cool gaze remained on Alexia, his

is it?” Thaddeus, ever the blunt

“Would a busy man like Mr. Abernathy be interested in a woman’s vanity?”

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

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

141 have to disappoint you, Mr. Abernathy.

flickered, and he dropped the subject.

suddenly remembered where he had smelled

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

said it wasn’t perfume but a rare incense she

they know

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