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.

more than a decade apart, with only holiday greetings exchanged, Chad didn’t

Abernathy, we’re here!”

snapped out of his reverie and slowly lifted his gaze.

seclusion striking

estate, easily rivals the grandeur of Mrs.

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

“Nonsense.”

competitive streak flaring up, “It’s nothing

his gaffe and scratched his

Abernathy, treasuring even a strand of her hair. In his eyes, everything about Mrs.

up his suit jacket, a delicate fragrance wafted towards him, reminiscent of the subtle scent of orchids.

a calming effect, easing some

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

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

hand politely to Thaddeus,

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

to meet

hand, as if any longer and he might spontaneously combust.

Abernathy has been waiting

“Sure.”

Alexia abruptly stated in a cold tone. “I’m sorry, but Mr. Chad Abernathy’s estate is off–limits to

his eyes filled with concern

car, Gordon, Thaddeus said

smile in her eyes iced

woman, Gordon stared at her

gaze remained on Alexia, his suspicions growing. As she moved, her clothes fluttered, and the

it?” Thaddeus, ever the blunt businessman, surprisingly took an interest

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

but now that I have a

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

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

Thaddeus‘ expression flickered, and he

remembered where he

detected this orchid scent clinging to Avery, the same

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

get it? Did they know each other?

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