His Ex Wife is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus)

Chatper 649

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

strand of

Thaddeus. As he stepped out, buttoning up his suit jacket, a delicate fragrance

effect, easing some of the tension he felt.

a greater distance,” a cool and soothing female

gown, her figure slender and elegant, approaching them

smile as she extended her hand politely to Thaddeus, “I’m pleased

on her. This woman seemed familiar, yet after sifting through his

to meet

touched her hand, as if any longer and

been waiting for you. Please,

“Sure.”

Chapter 649

to follow, 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 guests. Your secretary will have to wait outside.”

filled with

the car, Gordon, Thaddeus said quietly

the smile in her eyes iced over to a

led away by that woman, Gordon stared at her retreating

walked one after the other along the winding corridor. Thaddeus‘ cool gaze remained on Alexia, his suspicions growing.

it?” Thaddeus, ever the blunt businessman, surprisingly took an interest in a woman’s

light smile, her eyes like tempting hooks, “Would a

I have

up, unable to hide his joy, “Could you tell me

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 buy.”

I see, Thaddeus‘ expression flickered, and

remembered where he had

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

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

it? Did they know each other? Or was it

Thaddeus arrived at a carved wooden

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

finally come.”

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

“It’s been what, over a decade since we last

managing,” Thaddeus replied

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