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.

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

we’re here!”

his reverie and

striking an impressive contrast to the

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

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

“Nonsense.”

thinned, his competitive streak flaring up,

his gaffe and scratched his head

Abernathy, treasuring even a strand of her hair. In his eyes, everything about Mrs. Abernathy was the best.

stepped out, buttoning up his suit jacket, a delicate fragrance wafted towards him, reminiscent of the subtle scent of orchids.

to have a calming effect, easing some of the

at a greater distance,” a

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

her hand politely to Thaddeus, “I’m pleased

his composure, his sharp gaze fixed on her. This woman seemed familiar, yet after sifting through his memory, he couldn’t recall

to meet you.”

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

has been waiting for

“Sure.”

Mr. Chad Abernathy’s

filled with concern for Thaddeus.

the car, Gordon, Thaddeus said

in her eyes iced over to a chilling glare.

by that woman, Gordon stared at her retreating

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

it?” Thaddeus, ever the blunt businessman, surprisingly took an interest in a

tempting hooks, “Would a busy man like Mr.

now that I have a

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 when

a shadow crossing her features, “I’m afraid 141 have to disappoint you, Mr.

I see, Thaddeus‘ expression flickered, and he

that because he suddenly remembered where he had smelled

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 brother’s

know each

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