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

treasuring even a strand of her hair. In his

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

a calming effect, easing some of the tension he felt.

for not greeting you at a greater distance,” a cool and soothing female voice approached him.

his eyes and saw a woman in a white gown, her figure slender and elegant,

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

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

to meet

quickly touched her hand, as if any longer and

been waiting for you. Please,

“Sure.”

Chapter 649

“I’m sorry, but Mr. Chad Abernathy’s estate is off–limits to anyone but family and invited guests. Your secretary will have to wait outside.”

looked deflated, his eyes filled with concern for Thaddeus.

Gordon, Thaddeus said quietly

smile in her eyes iced over

Abernathy being led away by that woman, Gordon stared at her retreating figure, feeling an inexplicable

one after the other along the winding corridor. Thaddeus‘ cool gaze remained on Alexia, his

nice. What brand is it?” Thaddeus, ever the

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

to be, but now that I have

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

have to disappoint you, Mr. Abernathy. It’s not a perfume, but a rare

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

he suddenly remembered where he had smelled

this orchid scent clinging

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

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

thought, Thaddeus arrived at

Abernathy, Mr. Chad Abernathy awaits you inside. Please, come in,” Alexia stepped aside to let him through. Thaddeus took a deep breath and entered. Inside

you’ve finally come.”

joy at the sight of his younger brother. “Chad,” Thaddeus hurried

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

managing,” Thaddeus replied softly.

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