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

we’re

reverie and slowly lifted his

astonishing mansion, its seclusion striking an impressive contrast

the grandeur of Mrs. Abernathy’s Silverlake

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

“Nonsense.”

streak flaring up, “It’s

realized his gaffe and scratched his

Mrs. Abernathy, treasuring even a strand of her

out first, respectfully opening the car door for Thaddeus. As he stepped out, buttoning up his suit jacket,

calming effect, easing some of the

Abernathy, my apologies for not greeting you at a greater distance,” a cool and soothing female

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

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

familiar, yet after sifting

meet

he quickly touched her hand,

been waiting for you. Please, follow

“Sure.”

Mr. Chad Abernathy’s

eyes filled with concern for Thaddeus.

car, Gordon, Thaddeus said

turned away, the smile in her eyes

being led away by that woman, Gordon stared

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

perfume smells quite nice. What brand is it?” Thaddeus, ever the blunt businessman, surprisingly took an

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

used to be, but now that I have a significant other, it’s

up, unable to hide his joy, “Could you tell me the brand?

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 to

Thaddeus‘ expression flickered,

suddenly remembered where he had smelled that fragrance

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

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

they know each other? Or was it merely

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