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 him anymore. Respect

we’re here!”

of his reverie and

striking an

the grandeur of Mrs. Abernathy’s Silverlake

been living it

“Nonsense.”

streak flaring up, “It’s

his gaffe and scratched

Mrs. Abernathy, treasuring even a strand of her

buttoning up his suit jacket, a delicate

a calming effect, easing some of the tension he felt.

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

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

in a smile as she extended her hand politely to Thaddeus, “I’m pleased to

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

to meet

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

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 off–limits to anyone but family and invited guests. Your secretary will have to wait

deflated, his eyes filled with concern for Thaddeus.

in the car, Gordon,

the smile in her eyes

by that woman, Gordon stared

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

perfume smells quite nice. What brand is it?” Thaddeus, ever the blunt businessman, surprisingly took an interest in a woman’s

tempting hooks, “Would a busy man like Mr. Abernathy be interested

used to be, but now that I

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

her features, “I’m afraid 141 have to disappoint you, Mr. Abernathy. It’s not a perfume, but a rare incense made

see, Thaddeus‘ expression flickered, and he dropped

because he suddenly remembered where he had smelled that

faintly detected this orchid scent clinging to Avery, the same

rare incense she could obtain probably due

they know each

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