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.

Chad didn’t feel all

we’re

of his reverie

its seclusion striking an impressive contrast to

grandeur of Mrs.

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

“Nonsense.”

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

his gaffe and scratched his

strand of her hair. In his eyes, everything about Mrs. Abernathy was the best.

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

fragrance seemed to have a calming effect, easing some of the tension he

you at a greater distance,” a cool and

slender

her hand politely to Thaddeus, “I’m pleased to meet

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

meet you.”

hand, as if any longer and

waiting for you.

“Sure.”

cold tone. “I’m sorry, but Mr. Chad Abernathy’s estate is off–limits to anyone

his eyes filled with concern for Thaddeus.

the car, Gordon, Thaddeus

turned away, the smile in her eyes iced over

away by that woman, Gordon stared at her retreating figure, feeling an

along 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.

brand is it?” Thaddeus, ever

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

I have

hide his joy, “Could you tell me the brand? I’d like to get it for her

141 have to disappoint you, Mr. Abernathy. It’s not a perfume, but a rare

Thaddeus‘ expression flickered,

because he suddenly remembered where he had smelled that

detected this orchid scent clinging to

wasn’t perfume but a rare incense she could obtain probably due to his

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

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