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.”

and scratched his head awkwardly.

was totally smitten with Mrs. Abernathy, treasuring even a strand of her hair. In his

car door for Thaddeus. As he stepped out, buttoning up his suit

a calming effect, easing some of the tension

not greeting you at a greater distance,” a cool and soothing female

and saw a woman in a white gown, her figure slender and

eyes curved up in a smile as she extended her hand

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

to meet you.”

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

has been waiting for

“Sure.”

Chapter 649

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

filled with concern for

car, Gordon,

away, the smile in her eyes

led away by that woman, Gordon stared at her retreating figure,

winding corridor. Thaddeus‘ cool gaze remained on Alexia,

What brand is it?” Thaddeus, ever the

tempting hooks, “Would

I have a significant

his joy, “Could you tell me

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

flickered, and he dropped the

he suddenly remembered where he had smelled

had faintly detected this orchid scent clinging

she could obtain

get it? Did they know

Thaddeus arrived at a

Thaddeus took a deep breath and entered. Inside the room,

finally come.”

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

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

Thaddeus replied

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