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.”

his gaffe and scratched his

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

stepped out, buttoning up his suit jacket, a delicate fragrance wafted towards him, reminiscent of the subtle scent of orchids.

fragrance seemed to have a calming effect, easing some of

at a greater distance,” a cool and soothing female

gown, her figure slender and

hand politely to

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

to meet

brother, he quickly touched her hand, as if any longer

has been waiting for

“Sure.”

Chapter 649

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

looked deflated, his eyes filled with concern for

Gordon,

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

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

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

it?” Thaddeus, ever the blunt businessman, surprisingly took an

eyes like tempting hooks, “Would a busy man like Mr. Abernathy

be, but now that I have a significant other,

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

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

see, Thaddeus‘ expression flickered, and

remembered where he had smelled

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

said it wasn’t perfume but a rare incense she could obtain probably due to

they know each other? Or

at a carved wooden door.

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

you’ve finally come.”

brightening with joy at the sight

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 you a

managing,” Thaddeus replied