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

totally smitten with Mrs. Abernathy, treasuring even a strand of

out first, respectfully opening the car door for Thaddeus. As he stepped out, buttoning up his suit jacket, a delicate fragrance wafted towards him,

have a calming effect, easing

you at a greater distance,” a cool and soothing

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

hand politely to Thaddeus,

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

meet

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

has been waiting for you.

“Sure.”

Chapter 649

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

deflated, his eyes filled with concern

Gordon, Thaddeus said quietly

smile in her eyes

woman, Gordon

gaze remained on Alexia, his suspicions growing. As she moved, her clothes fluttered, and the

ever the blunt businessman,

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

be, but now that I have a significant

curled up, unable to hide his joy, “Could you tell me the brand? I’d like to get it for her as a gift when

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

Thaddeus‘ expression flickered, and he dropped

suddenly remembered where he had smelled that

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

incense she

did Avery get it? Did they know each

in thought, Thaddeus arrived at a carved wooden

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

you’ve finally come.”

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

over a 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.

Thaddeus