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

Abernathy, we’re

his reverie

astonishing mansion, its seclusion striking an impressive contrast to the

easily rivals the grandeur of Mrs. Abernathy’s Silverlake Harbor!”

been living

“Nonsense.”

thinned, his competitive streak 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.

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

calming effect,

at a

slender and elegant, approaching them with grace. “I’m

as she extended her hand politely to Thaddeus, “I’m pleased to meet you, Mr. Thaddeus Abernathy.”

her. This woman seemed familiar, yet

meet

his brother, he quickly touched her hand, as

Abernathy has been waiting for you. Please,

“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

looked deflated, his eyes filled

in the car, Gordon, Thaddeus said quietly

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

Mr. Thaddeus Abernathy being led away by that woman, Gordon stared

along the winding corridor. Thaddeus‘ cool gaze remained on Alexia, his suspicions growing. As she moved, her clothes fluttered, and the

your perfume smells quite nice. What brand is it?” Thaddeus, ever

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

now that I have

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 gift

“I’m afraid 141 have to disappoint you, Mr.

expression flickered, and he dropped the

he suddenly remembered where he

he had faintly detected this orchid scent clinging to Avery, the

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

did Avery get it? Did they know each

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