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

we’re

his reverie and slowly lifted

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

rivals the grandeur of Mrs.

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

“Nonsense.”

streak flaring up, “It’s nothing

gaffe and

Abernathy was totally smitten with Mrs. Abernathy, treasuring even a strand of

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

effect, easing

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

lifted his eyes and saw a woman in a white gown, her figure slender and elegant, approaching them with

curved up in a smile as she extended her hand

his composure, his sharp gaze fixed on her. This woman seemed familiar, yet after sifting through his memory,

meet

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

been waiting for you. Please,

“Sure.”

but Mr. Chad Abernathy’s estate is off–limits to anyone but family

deflated, his eyes filled with concern for Thaddeus.

car, Gordon, Thaddeus said quietly

smile in her eyes

that woman, Gordon stared at her retreating figure, feeling an

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

smells quite nice. What brand is it?” Thaddeus, ever the blunt

with a light smile, her eyes like tempting hooks, “Would a busy man like Mr. Abernathy be interested in a woman’s

used to be, but now that I have a

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

141 have to disappoint you, Mr. Abernathy. It’s not a perfume,

Thaddeus‘ expression flickered, and he dropped the subject.

that because he suddenly remembered where

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

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

it? Did they know each other? Or was it merely a

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