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 all that close to him anymore. Respect was the

Abernathy, we’re here!”

his reverie and

astonishing mansion, its seclusion striking an

easily rivals the grandeur

Abernathy’s been living it up abroad.

“Nonsense.”

up, “It’s nothing compared to

realized his gaffe and

of her hair. In his eyes, everything about Mrs. Abernathy

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 of the tension he

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

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

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

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

meet you.”

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

been waiting for you. Please, follow

“Sure.”

sorry, but Mr. Chad Abernathy’s estate is off–limits

his eyes filled with

car, Gordon, Thaddeus said quietly

the smile in her eyes iced over to a

by that woman, Gordon stared at her retreating

after the other along the winding corridor. Thaddeus‘ cool gaze remained on Alexia,

it?” Thaddeus, ever

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

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

Thaddeus‘ lips curled up, unable to hide his joy, “Could you tell me

shadow crossing her features, “I’m afraid 141 have to disappoint you, Mr. Abernathy. It’s

see, Thaddeus‘ expression flickered, and he dropped the subject.

suddenly remembered where he had

encounter, he had faintly detected this orchid scent clinging to

perfume but a rare incense she

it? Did they know each

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