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

Abernathy, treasuring even a strand of her hair. In his

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

calming effect, easing some of the tension he felt.

Thaddeus Abernathy, my apologies for not greeting you at a

and saw a woman in a white gown, her figure slender and elegant, approaching them with

her hand politely to Thaddeus, “I’m pleased to meet you, Mr. Thaddeus

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

meet

hand, as if

has been waiting for you. Please,

“Sure.”

Chapter 649

tone. “I’m sorry, but Mr. Chad Abernathy’s estate is

looked deflated, his eyes filled with concern for

in the car, Gordon, Thaddeus said quietly

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

Thaddeus Abernathy being led 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

your perfume smells quite nice. What brand is it?” Thaddeus, ever the blunt businessman,

glanced back with a light smile, her eyes like tempting hooks, “Would a busy man like Mr. Abernathy be interested in a

now that I have a significant other, it’s

tell me the brand? I’d like

“I’m afraid 141 have to disappoint you, Mr. Abernathy. It’s not a perfume, but a rare incense made from local

Thaddeus‘ expression flickered,

asked her that because he suddenly remembered where he had smelled that fragrance

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

rare incense she could obtain probably due to his brother’s favor.

they know each other?

thought, Thaddeus arrived at a carved wooden

Please, come in,” Alexia stepped aside to let him through. Thaddeus took a deep breath

you’ve finally come.”

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

hand, 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

managing,” Thaddeus replied