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 him anymore. Respect was the predominant

we’re

his reverie and slowly

stood an astonishing mansion, its seclusion striking an impressive contrast to

some estate, easily rivals the grandeur of Mrs. Abernathy’s Silverlake

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

“Nonsense.”

flaring up, “It’s nothing

gaffe and scratched his head

smitten with Mrs. Abernathy, treasuring even a strand of her hair. In his eyes, everything about Mrs.

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

seemed to have a calming effect, easing

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

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

her hand politely to Thaddeus, “I’m pleased

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

to meet you.”

hand, as if any longer and he might spontaneously

waiting for you. Please, follow

“Sure.”

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

his eyes filled with concern for Thaddeus.

the car, Gordon, Thaddeus

her eyes

being led away by that woman, Gordon stared at her retreating

along the winding corridor. Thaddeus‘ cool gaze remained on Alexia, his suspicions growing. As she moved, her clothes fluttered, and the orchid–like scent lingered around

brand is it?” Thaddeus, ever

like tempting hooks, “Would

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

curled up, unable to hide his joy, “Could you tell me

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,

Thaddeus‘ expression flickered, and he dropped

he suddenly remembered where he

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

she could obtain probably due

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

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