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.

a decade apart, with only holiday greetings exchanged, Chad didn’t feel all that close to him anymore. Respect was

we’re

out of his reverie and slowly

seclusion striking an impressive contrast

rivals the grandeur of Mrs. Abernathy’s Silverlake

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

“Nonsense.”

competitive streak flaring up, “It’s nothing

realized his gaffe and

a strand of her hair. In his

buttoning up his suit jacket, a delicate fragrance wafted towards him, reminiscent

calming effect,

at a greater distance,” a cool and soothing female voice approached him.

lifted his eyes 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, “I’m pleased to meet

gaze fixed on her. This woman seemed familiar, yet

to meet you.”

his brother, he quickly touched her hand, as if any longer and he might spontaneously combust.

has been waiting for you. Please, follow

“Sure.”

Chad Abernathy’s estate is off–limits to anyone but family and invited guests. Your secretary will have

filled

the car, Gordon,

away, the smile in her eyes

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

gaze remained on Alexia, his suspicions growing. As she moved, her clothes fluttered, and the orchid–like scent lingered around him.

nice. What brand is it?” Thaddeus, ever

back with a light smile, her eyes like tempting hooks, “Would a busy man like Mr. Abernathy be

but now that I have a significant

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

disappoint you, Mr. Abernathy. It’s not a perfume, but a

flickered, and

he suddenly remembered where he had

encounter, he had faintly detected this orchid scent clinging to Avery,

incense she

Did they know each other? Or

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