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

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

out, buttoning up his suit jacket, a delicate fragrance

fragrance seemed to have a calming effect, easing some of the tension

not greeting you at a greater distance,” a cool and soothing female voice

a woman in a white gown, her figure slender and

eyes curved up in a smile as she extended her hand

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

meet you.”

brother, he quickly touched her hand, as

Chad Abernathy has been waiting for you. Please, follow

“Sure.”

Chapter 649

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 outside.”

filled with concern

in the car, Gordon, Thaddeus said quietly

Alexia turned away, the smile in her eyes

being led away by that woman, Gordon stared at her retreating figure, feeling an inexplicable discomfort.

Thaddeus‘ cool gaze remained on Alexia, his suspicions growing. As she moved, her clothes fluttered, and the orchid–like scent

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

hooks, “Would a busy man like Mr. Abernathy be interested

but now that I have a significant other, it’s different.”

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

face away, 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

I see, Thaddeus‘ expression flickered, and he dropped the

he suddenly remembered

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

perfume but a rare incense she

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

thought, Thaddeus arrived at a

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

finally

wheeled himself out from the room, his face brightening with joy at the sight of his younger brother.

what, over a decade since we last saw each other? I’ve missed you a lot. You look thinner than the last time we had

managing,” Thaddeus