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.

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

we’re

his reverie

its seclusion striking an impressive contrast to the outside world.

easily rivals the grandeur of Mrs. Abernathy’s Silverlake Harbor!”

been living it up abroad. This place must’ve cost

“Nonsense.”

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

gaffe and scratched his

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

first, respectfully opening the car door for Thaddeus. As he stepped out, buttoning up his suit jacket, a delicate fragrance wafted

to have a calming effect, easing some of the tension he felt.

for not greeting you at a greater

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

extended her hand politely to Thaddeus, “I’m pleased to

gaze fixed on her. This woman seemed familiar, yet

to meet you.”

he quickly touched her hand, as

Chad Abernathy has been waiting for you. Please, follow me.”

“Sure.”

in a cold tone. “I’m sorry, but Mr. Chad Abernathy’s estate is

looked deflated, his eyes filled with concern for Thaddeus.

car, Gordon, Thaddeus

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

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

one after the other along the winding corridor. Thaddeus‘ cool gaze remained on Alexia, his suspicions growing. As she moved, her clothes fluttered, and the orchid–like

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

hooks, “Would a busy man like Mr. Abernathy be interested in a woman’s vanity?”

now that I have a significant other,

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

shadow crossing her features, “I’m afraid 141 have to disappoint you, Mr. Abernathy. It’s not a perfume, but a rare incense made from local

Thaddeus‘ expression flickered, and he dropped

suddenly remembered where

had faintly detected this orchid scent

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

get it? Did they know each other? Or was it

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