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.

Abernathy, we’re

reverie and slowly lifted his gaze.

stood an astonishing mansion, its seclusion striking an impressive contrast to the outside

rivals the grandeur of Mrs.

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

“Nonsense.”

lips thinned, his competitive streak flaring up, “It’s nothing compared to

realized his gaffe and scratched his

Mrs. Abernathy, treasuring even a strand of her

Thaddeus. As he stepped out, buttoning up his suit jacket, a delicate fragrance wafted towards him, reminiscent of

to have a calming effect, easing some of

at a

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

a smile as she extended her hand politely to Thaddeus, “I’m pleased to meet you, Mr. Thaddeus Abernathy.”

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

meet

brother, he quickly touched her hand,

Chad Abernathy has been waiting for you. Please,

“Sure.”

in a cold tone. “I’m sorry, but Mr. Chad Abernathy’s estate is off–limits to anyone but family and invited guests.

filled with concern for Thaddeus.

in the car, Gordon, Thaddeus said

turned away, the smile in her eyes iced over to a chilling glare.

Gordon stared at her retreating figure, feeling an inexplicable discomfort.

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

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

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

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

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

you, Mr. Abernathy.

see, Thaddeus‘ expression flickered, and he

suddenly remembered where he

had faintly detected this orchid scent clinging to Avery, the same as

wasn’t perfume but a rare incense she

how did Avery get it? Did they know each other? Or was

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