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 his

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

car door for Thaddeus. As he stepped out, buttoning up his suit jacket,

have a calming effect, easing some of the

at a greater distance,” a cool and soothing female

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

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

her. This woman seemed familiar, yet after sifting through his memory, he couldn’t recall ever meeting her.

meet you.”

touched her hand, as if any longer and he might spontaneously combust.

has been waiting for

“Sure.”

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stated in a cold tone. “I’m sorry, but Mr. Chad Abernathy’s estate is

eyes filled with concern

the car, Gordon, Thaddeus said quietly

Alexia turned away, the smile in her eyes

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

Thaddeus‘ cool gaze remained on Alexia,

it?” Thaddeus, ever the blunt businessman, surprisingly

hooks, “Would a busy man like Mr. Abernathy

now that I have a significant other,

me the brand? I’d like to get it for her

a shadow crossing her 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

see, Thaddeus‘ expression flickered,

he suddenly remembered where he had smelled that

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

a rare incense she could

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

in thought, Thaddeus arrived at

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

you’ve finally come.”

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

a decade since we last saw each other? I’ve missed

Thaddeus