His Ex Wife is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus)

Alexia knelt gracefully beside the coffee table, her movements deft and practiced as she performed the ritual of serving tea. With a cold laugh, she said, "Honestly, I've known Thaddeus since we were kids, and I've rarely seen him so down and out-so utterly defeated. I suppose today's a real eye-opener."

Chad's long, slender fingers lifted the steaming teacup. His voice was calm, almost indifferent.

"When Hans lost his memory in that plane crash years ago, I only gave him a single black pill to suppress his emotions. But my brother? He dared to swallow three at once. That kind of nerve is almost impressive."

He took a slow sip, his gaze distant.

"If he didn't have such a strong constitution, he never would've survived it. For most people, taking that much would leave them in a vegetative state."

Alexia's heart skipped a beat. "Does that mean he'll keep having these episodes?"

"For now, it only happens when he's emotionally triggered," Chad replied. "But eventually, the headaches will become constant. He'll have to rely on medication just to function-and that dependency will only grow stronger."

Alexia frowned. "Isn't that...basically like being addicted to drugs?"

even after three pills, he still can't let her go? Earlier today, I made it clear-right in front of him—that I intend to pursue Evadne. He looked completely unbothered, but judging by tonight,

his cup down, a glint of amusement in his eyes. “Looks like we can't let him quit the pills

hesitated, noticing the subtle cheerfulness Chad had worn since she'd entered.

a good mood tonight. Did something

is finally starting to give up on my

used to love Thaddeus like he was her whole world. Are you sure she'll move on

"Tell me, Alexia-do you even know

Alexia's words caught

always tangled with ambition. He was handsome, brilliant-how could she not be tempted? But if she was honest, she'd always loved herself

up stranded in a foreign country, penniless and alone, bullied and left to fend for herself.

at her. She'd almost lost everything-until Sir found her, saved her, gave her a new identity and a second chance at

had once been Thaddeus's "salvation." But for her, Sir was the