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 feel all that close to him anymore. Respect

we’re here!”

his reverie and

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

some estate, easily rivals the grandeur of Mrs.

mouth hung open in awe, “Looks like Mr. Chad Abernathy’s been living it up abroad. This place

“Nonsense.”

his competitive streak flaring up, “It’s nothing compared to Evadne’s place.”

his gaffe and scratched his head

with Mrs. Abernathy, treasuring even a strand of her hair.

the car door for Thaddeus. As he stepped out, buttoning up his suit jacket, a delicate fragrance

calming effect, easing some of the tension

you at a greater distance,” a cool and soothing

figure slender and elegant, approaching them with

extended her hand politely to Thaddeus,

gaze fixed on her. This woman seemed familiar, yet

to meet

hand, as if any longer and

has been waiting for

“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

filled with

car, Gordon,

the smile in her eyes iced over to

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

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

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

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

but now that I have a significant other, it’s

of Evadne, Thaddeus‘ lips curled up, unable to hide his joy, “Could you tell me the

have to disappoint you, Mr. Abernathy. It’s

see, Thaddeus‘ expression flickered, and he dropped the subject.

asked her that because he suddenly remembered where he had

detected this orchid scent clinging to Avery, the same as Alexia’s.

but a rare incense she could obtain probably due to his brother’s

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

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