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.

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

Abernathy, we’re

snapped out of his reverie and slowly lifted his

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

estate, easily rivals the grandeur

in awe, “Looks like Mr. Chad Abernathy’s been living it up

“Nonsense.”

streak flaring up, “It’s nothing compared

realized his gaffe and scratched

treasuring even a strand of her hair. In his eyes, everything

out, buttoning up his suit jacket, a delicate fragrance wafted towards him, reminiscent

calming effect, easing some of the tension

not greeting you at a greater distance,”

woman in a white gown, her figure slender and

curved up in a smile as she extended her hand

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

meet

quickly touched her hand, as if any longer and

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

“Sure.”

to 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

deflated, his eyes filled with

Gordon, Thaddeus said

the smile in her eyes iced over to a chilling glare.

led away by that woman, Gordon stared

two walked one after the other along the winding corridor. Thaddeus‘ cool gaze remained on Alexia, his suspicions growing. As she moved, her clothes fluttered, and the orchid–like

it?” Thaddeus, ever the blunt businessman,

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

used to be, but now that I have a significant other, it’s different.”

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

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 from local botanicals, nearly impossible

expression flickered, and he dropped the subject.

because he suddenly remembered where

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

she could obtain probably due to his brother’s favor.

Avery get it? Did they know each other? Or

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