His Ex Wife is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus)

Chapter 989

"Bro, what's up with you? You seem off. Got something on your mind?"

In a moment of quiet, with no one else around, Thaddeus approached Cassius, his gaze heavy with concern. "Did something happen at the palace that's got you troubled?"

"Now, with everyone all wound up over Evadne's disappearance, you're under a ton of stress, man. The weight you're carrying, the pain - it's no less than any of ours, probably even more."

Cassius lifted his eyes, meeting Thaddeus's caring look, feeling touched. "In times like these, that you even notice how I'm feeling... Thaddeus, I really appreciate it."

"Hey, don't mention it. We're family, and to me, you're just as important as Evadne."

Ever since they'd lost touch with Evadne, Thaddeus had been restless, hardly able to eat or sleep, constantly on edge as if every shadow held a threat.

So, any slight change in the mood of those around him seemed magnified in his eyes, adding to his stress. He was too sensitive, too anxious. "What exactly happened?"

"Really, it's nothing."

lips formed a thin line, a hint of blue beneath the strain. "After I arrived at the palace, I met their beloved king. He was incredibly welcoming and kind, personally showed me around the palace, even shared a meal with me at his table, inquiring about my

Helgen, I couldn't help

brother's feelings; he'd probably be

isn't that a good

too good.

complex emotions, lingered on Thaddeus's deep, dark eyes. "I mean, we've just met, no

Thaddeus's brows knitted together

he

his pocket an ancient-looking medallion, its craftsmanship exquisite, adorned with a dragon motif that spoke of nobility and mystery, clearly not the possession

a Helgen royal heirloom." Thaddeus's

his father and grandfather with a keen interest in antiques and artifacts, Thaddeus carefully took the medallion, examining it. He concluded, "I've seen this in museum catalogs before. This medallion is an antique, a personal belonging of the Helgen kings, passed

typically passed only to the heir to the throne, the