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.”

realized his gaffe and scratched

Abernathy was totally smitten with Mrs. Abernathy, treasuring even a strand of her hair. In his eyes, everything about Mrs. Abernathy was the best.

buttoning up his suit jacket, a delicate fragrance wafted towards him,

a calming effect, easing some

at a greater distance,” a cool and

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

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

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

to meet

quickly touched her hand, as if any longer and he

waiting for you. Please,

“Sure.”

Chapter 649

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

the car, Gordon, Thaddeus said

turned away, the smile in her

Thaddeus Abernathy being led away by that woman, Gordon stared at her

winding corridor. Thaddeus‘ cool gaze remained on Alexia, his suspicions growing. As she

your perfume smells quite nice. What brand is it?” Thaddeus, ever the blunt businessman, surprisingly took an interest in a woman’s fragrance.

“Would a busy man like Mr. Abernathy be interested

now that I

curled up, unable to hide his joy, “Could you tell me the brand? I’d like to get it for her as a gift

her features, “I’m afraid 141 have to disappoint you, Mr. Abernathy. It’s not a perfume, but

expression flickered, and he dropped the subject.

he suddenly remembered where he had smelled

every encounter, he had faintly detected this orchid scent clinging to Avery, the

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

get it? Did they know each other? Or

thought, Thaddeus arrived at a carved

to let him through. Thaddeus took a deep breath and entered. Inside

finally come.”

his face brightening with joy at the

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 the last time we had that video call at Grandpa’s. Have you been

managing,” Thaddeus replied softly.

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