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.

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

we’re

out of his reverie and

astonishing mansion, its seclusion striking an impressive contrast to

some estate, easily rivals the grandeur of Mrs. Abernathy’s

hung open in awe, “Looks like Mr. Chad Abernathy’s been living it

“Nonsense.”

his competitive streak flaring up, “It’s

his gaffe and scratched his head awkwardly.

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

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

fragrance seemed to have a calming effect, easing some of

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

a white gown, her figure slender

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

on her. This woman seemed familiar,

meet

touched her hand,

been waiting for you.

“Sure.”

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

eyes filled with concern for Thaddeus.

the car, Gordon,

her

being led away by that woman, Gordon stared at her retreating

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

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

“Would

to be, but now that I have a

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

face away, a shadow crossing her features, “I’m afraid 141 have to disappoint you, Mr. Abernathy.

flickered, and

suddenly remembered where he had smelled that fragrance

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

perfume but a rare incense she could obtain probably due to

they know each

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