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

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

opening the car door for Thaddeus. As he stepped out, buttoning up

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

my apologies for not greeting you at a greater distance,” a cool

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

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

familiar, yet after sifting

meet

brother, he quickly touched her hand, as

waiting

“Sure.”

Chapter 649

stated in a cold tone. “I’m sorry, but Mr. Chad Abernathy’s estate is off–limits to anyone but

his eyes filled with concern

Gordon,

away, the smile in her eyes iced over to

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

after the other along the winding corridor. Thaddeus‘ cool gaze remained on Alexia, his suspicions growing. As she moved, her clothes fluttered, and the

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

hooks, “Would a busy man like Mr.

but now that I have a

tell me the brand? I’d like to get it for her as a gift when I

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 to buy.”

see, Thaddeus‘ expression flickered, and he

he suddenly remembered where he had smelled

in every encounter, he had faintly detected this orchid scent clinging to Avery, the same as Alexia’s.

it wasn’t perfume but a rare incense she could

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

thought, Thaddeus arrived at

stepped aside to let him through. Thaddeus took a deep breath and entered. Inside the room, smoke curled lazily

you’ve 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

Thaddeus

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