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.”

and scratched his head

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

door for Thaddeus. As he stepped out, buttoning up his suit jacket, a delicate fragrance

the fragrance seemed to have a calming effect, easing some

not greeting you at a greater distance,” a cool

woman in a white gown, her figure slender

hand

gaze fixed on her. This woman seemed familiar, yet

to meet you.”

respect for his brother, he quickly touched her hand,

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

“Sure.”

Chapter 649

Gordon moved 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 with

the car, Gordon, Thaddeus said quietly

smile in her eyes iced over

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

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

is it?” Thaddeus, ever the

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

now that I have a significant other, it’s

Evadne, Thaddeus‘ lips curled up, unable to hide his joy, “Could you tell me the brand? I’d like to get

have to disappoint you, Mr. Abernathy. It’s not a perfume, but a rare incense made from local botanicals, nearly impossible to buy.”

Thaddeus‘ expression flickered, and he

that because he suddenly remembered where he had

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

perfume but a rare incense she

it? Did they know each other? Or

in thought, Thaddeus arrived at a

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

finally

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

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