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.

apart, with only holiday greetings exchanged, Chad didn’t feel

we’re

of his reverie and

him stood an astonishing mansion, its seclusion striking

easily rivals the grandeur

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

“Nonsense.”

up, “It’s nothing compared to

realized his gaffe and scratched his head

treasuring even a strand of her hair. In his eyes,

first, respectfully opening the car door for Thaddeus. As he stepped out, buttoning up his suit jacket, a delicate fragrance wafted towards him, reminiscent of the subtle scent of orchids.

a calming effect, easing some

Thaddeus Abernathy, my apologies for not greeting you at a greater distance,”

in a white gown, her figure slender and elegant, approaching them with grace. “I’m

curved up in a smile as she extended her hand politely to

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

to meet you.”

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

Abernathy has been waiting for you. Please, follow me.”

“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

looked deflated, his eyes filled with concern for

in the car, Gordon, Thaddeus

the smile in her eyes iced over to

Abernathy being led away by that woman, Gordon

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

brand is it?” Thaddeus, ever the blunt businessman, surprisingly took an interest in

like tempting hooks, “Would a busy man like Mr.

I

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

her face away, a shadow crossing her features, “I’m afraid 141 have to disappoint you, Mr. Abernathy. It’s not a perfume, but a rare incense made from local botanicals, nearly impossible

Thaddeus‘ expression flickered,

suddenly remembered where he had

faintly detected this orchid scent clinging to Avery,

she could obtain probably due to

did Avery get it? Did they know each other?

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