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

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

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

fragrance seemed to have a calming effect, easing some of the tension

at a greater distance,” a

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

smile as she extended her hand politely to Thaddeus,

his composure, his sharp gaze fixed on her. This woman seemed familiar, yet after sifting through his memory, he couldn’t

to meet

of respect for his brother, he quickly touched her hand, as if any longer and he

Chad Abernathy has been waiting for you. Please, follow

“Sure.”

Chapter 649

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

filled

car, Gordon,

Alexia turned away, the smile in her eyes iced over to a chilling glare.

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

remained on Alexia, his suspicions growing. As she moved, her clothes fluttered, and the orchid–like scent lingered around him.

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

smile, her eyes like tempting hooks, “Would a

to be, but now that I have a

his joy, “Could you tell me the brand? I’d like

face away, a shadow crossing her features, “I’m afraid 141 have to disappoint you, Mr. Abernathy. It’s

Thaddeus‘ expression flickered, and he

he suddenly remembered where he had smelled that fragrance before.

faintly detected this orchid scent clinging to Avery, the

wasn’t perfume but a rare incense she

they know each

thought, Thaddeus arrived at

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

you’ve finally come.”

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

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.

managing,” Thaddeus

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