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.”

his gaffe and scratched his

with Mrs. Abernathy, 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,

fragrance seemed to have a calming effect, easing

not greeting you at a greater distance,”

white gown, her figure slender and elegant, approaching them with grace. “I’m Alexia, Mr. Chad Abernathy’s personal doctor.”

smile as she extended her hand politely to Thaddeus, “I’m pleased to meet you, Mr.

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

to meet

her hand, as if any longer and he might

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

“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.

the car, Gordon, Thaddeus said

Alexia turned away, the smile in her

by that woman, Gordon stared at

Thaddeus‘ cool gaze remained on Alexia, his suspicions

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

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

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

joy, “Could you tell me the brand? I’d like to get it

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

see, Thaddeus‘ expression flickered, and he dropped the subject.

suddenly remembered where he had

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

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

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

at a carved

through. Thaddeus took a deep breath and entered. Inside the room, smoke curled lazily in the air, the atmosphere serene.

finally come.”

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

managing,” Thaddeus

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