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.

greetings exchanged, Chad didn’t feel all that close to him

we’re here!”

reverie and slowly lifted

astonishing mansion, its seclusion striking an

estate, easily rivals the grandeur of

Mr. Chad Abernathy’s been living it up abroad. This place must’ve cost

“Nonsense.”

thinned, his competitive streak flaring up, “It’s

his gaffe and scratched his head

strand of

for Thaddeus. As he stepped out, buttoning up his suit jacket, a

fragrance seemed to have a calming effect, easing some of the

for not greeting you at a greater distance,” a cool and soothing

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

her hand politely to Thaddeus, “I’m pleased

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

to meet

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

Abernathy has been waiting for you.

“Sure.”

Gordon moved to follow, Alexia abruptly stated in a cold tone. “I’m sorry, but Mr. Chad Abernathy’s estate is

eyes filled

car, Gordon, Thaddeus said

the smile in her eyes iced over

Gordon stared at her retreating figure, feeling an inexplicable

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

quite nice. What brand is it?” Thaddeus, ever the

hooks, “Would a busy man like

be, but now that I have a

Evadne, Thaddeus‘ lips curled up, unable to hide his joy, “Could you tell me the brand? I’d like to

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

Thaddeus‘ expression flickered,

that because he suddenly remembered where he had smelled that fragrance

detected this orchid scent clinging

she could obtain probably due

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

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