His Ex Wife is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus)

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

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

calming effect, easing

apologies for not greeting you at a greater distance,” a cool and soothing female voice

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

extended her hand politely to Thaddeus,

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

meet you.”

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

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

“Sure.”

Chapter 649

Abernathy’s estate is off–limits to anyone but

eyes filled with concern for Thaddeus.

in the car, Gordon,

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

that woman, Gordon stared at her retreating figure,

Alexia, his suspicions growing.

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

with a light smile, her eyes like tempting hooks, “Would a busy man like Mr.

used to be, but now that I have a significant other,

Evadne, 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

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

flickered, and he

remembered where he had smelled that fragrance before.

encounter, he had faintly detected this

rare incense she could obtain

Avery get it? Did they know each other? Or was it merely a coincidence?

in thought, Thaddeus arrived at a carved wooden

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

you’ve finally come.”

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

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

Thaddeus replied