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.

exchanged, Chad didn’t feel

we’re

snapped out of his reverie and slowly lifted his

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

rivals the grandeur of Mrs.

awe, “Looks like Mr. Chad Abernathy’s been living it up abroad. This place

“Nonsense.”

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

his gaffe and scratched his head

treasuring even a strand of her

As he stepped out, buttoning up his suit jacket, a delicate fragrance wafted towards

to have a calming effect, easing some of

not greeting you at a

her figure slender and elegant, approaching

up in a smile as she extended her hand politely to Thaddeus, “I’m pleased

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

to meet you.”

respect for his brother, he quickly touched her hand, as

waiting for you. Please,

“Sure.”

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

eyes filled with concern for

the car, Gordon, Thaddeus said quietly

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

led away by that woman, Gordon stared at

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

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

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

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

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

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 botanicals, nearly impossible to buy.”

flickered, and

suddenly remembered where he had smelled

encounter, he had faintly detected this orchid

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

Avery get it? Did they know

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