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 was

Abernathy, we’re here!”

snapped out of his reverie

astonishing mansion, its seclusion striking an impressive contrast

rivals the grandeur

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

“Nonsense.”

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

gaffe and scratched

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

buttoning up his suit jacket, a

have a calming effect, easing some

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

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

up in a smile as she extended her hand politely to Thaddeus,

composure, his sharp gaze fixed on her. This woman seemed familiar,

meet you.”

his brother, he quickly touched her hand, as if any longer and he might spontaneously combust.

Chad Abernathy has been waiting for you. Please,

“Sure.”

“I’m sorry, but Mr. Chad Abernathy’s estate is off–limits to anyone but family and invited guests. Your secretary will have to

his eyes filled with concern for

the car, Gordon, Thaddeus said

turned away, the smile in her eyes iced over to a

led away by that woman, Gordon stared at

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

your perfume smells quite nice. What brand is it?” Thaddeus, ever

a light smile, her eyes like tempting hooks, “Would a busy man

used to be, but now that I have a significant

“Could you tell me the brand? I’d like to get it for her as a gift

Mr. Abernathy. It’s not a perfume, but

see, Thaddeus‘ expression flickered,

that because he suddenly remembered where he had smelled that

had faintly detected this orchid scent clinging to Avery, the

she could obtain probably due to his brother’s favor.

know each other? Or was it merely a

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