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.

holiday greetings exchanged, Chad didn’t

Abernathy, we’re here!”

snapped out of his reverie

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

easily rivals the grandeur of Mrs.

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

“Nonsense.”

lips thinned, his competitive streak flaring up, “It’s nothing compared to Evadne’s

and scratched

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

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

effect, easing some of the tension he

a greater distance,” a cool and soothing female

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

up in a smile as she extended her hand

seemed familiar, yet after sifting through his

meet you.”

her hand, as if any longer and he might

has been waiting for you. Please, follow

“Sure.”

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 secretary will have to wait

filled with concern for

in the car, Gordon,

turned away, the smile in her

by that woman, Gordon stared at her retreating figure, feeling an inexplicable

the other along the winding corridor. Thaddeus‘ cool gaze remained on Alexia, his suspicions

ever

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

to be, but now that I

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

you, Mr. Abernathy. It’s not a

I see, Thaddeus‘ expression flickered,

because he suddenly remembered where

detected this orchid scent clinging to Avery, the same as

but a rare incense she could obtain probably due

Avery get it? Did they know each

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