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.

But after more than a decade apart, with only holiday greetings exchanged, Chad didn’t feel all that close to him anymore. Respect was the predominant sentiment.

“Mr. Abernathy, we’re here!”

Thaddeus snapped out of his reverie and slowly lifted his gaze.

Before him stood an astonishing mansion, its seclusion striking an impressive contrast to the outside world.

“Wow…that’s some estate, easily rivals the grandeur of Mrs. Abernathy’s Silverlake Harbor!”

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

“Nonsense.”

Thaddeus‘ lips thinned, his competitive streak flaring up, “It’s nothing compared to Evadne’s place.”

gaffe and scratched his head awkwardly.

treasuring even a strand of her hair. In his eyes,

opening the car door for Thaddeus. As he stepped out, buttoning up his suit jacket, a delicate fragrance wafted towards him, reminiscent of the subtle

seemed to have a calming effect, easing some of the

for not greeting you at a

gown, her figure slender and elegant, approaching them with grace. “I’m

her hand politely to Thaddeus, “I’m pleased to meet you, Mr.

fixed on her. This woman seemed familiar, yet after sifting through

to meet

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

has been waiting for you. Please,

“Sure.”

Chapter 649

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

eyes filled with concern for Thaddeus.

Gordon, Thaddeus said quietly

smile in her eyes iced over to a chilling

Abernathy being led away by 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. As she moved, her clothes fluttered, and the orchid–like scent lingered around him.

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

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

that I have a significant other, it’s different.”

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

disappoint you, Mr.

expression flickered,

asked her that because he suddenly remembered where he had smelled that fragrance

he had faintly detected this orchid scent clinging to Avery,

rare incense she

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

in thought, Thaddeus arrived at a carved wooden door.

come in,” Alexia stepped aside to let him through. Thaddeus

finally come.”

room, his face brightening with joy at the sight of his younger brother. “Chad,” Thaddeus hurried over to

Thaddeus‘ hand, lifting his face to look at him with clear, bright eyes that twinkled like stars, “It’s been what, over a decade since we last saw each other? I’ve missed you a lot. You look thinner than

Thaddeus

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