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

Mrs. Abernathy, treasuring even a strand of her

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

seemed to have a calming effect, easing some of

for not greeting you at a

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

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

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

meet you.”

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

been waiting for

“Sure.”

Chapter 649

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

eyes filled with concern

car, Gordon, Thaddeus

turned away, the smile in her

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

remained on Alexia, his suspicions growing. As

it?” Thaddeus, ever the blunt businessman, surprisingly took an interest in a

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

to be, but now that I

Thaddeus‘ lips curled up, unable to hide his joy, “Could you tell me the brand? I’d like to get it for her as a gift when I return.”

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

see, Thaddeus‘ expression flickered, and he

her that because he suddenly remembered where he had

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

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

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

arrived at a carved wooden

awaits you inside. Please, come in,” Alexia stepped aside to let him through. Thaddeus took a

you’ve finally come.”

face brightening with joy at the sight of his younger brother. “Chad,” Thaddeus

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

Thaddeus

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