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.”

realized his gaffe and scratched

of her hair. In his eyes, everything about

out, buttoning up his suit jacket, a delicate

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

Thaddeus Abernathy, my apologies for not greeting you at a greater

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

smile as she extended her hand politely to

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

to meet you.”

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

Abernathy has been waiting for you. Please,

“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 invited guests. Your secretary will have to wait

deflated, his eyes filled

in the car, Gordon,

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

away by that woman, Gordon stared at her

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

nice. What brand is it?” Thaddeus, ever the blunt businessman, surprisingly took an interest in

hooks, “Would a busy man like

used to be, but now that I have a significant other, it’s different.”

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

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

I see, Thaddeus‘ expression flickered,

that because he suddenly remembered where he had smelled that fragrance

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

wasn’t perfume but a rare incense she could obtain probably due to his brother’s

get it? Did they know

Thaddeus arrived at a carved

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

finally

room, his face brightening with joy at the

since we last saw each other? I’ve missed you a lot. You look thinner

managing,” Thaddeus