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?"

Earlier today, I made it clear-right in front of him—that I intend to pursue Evadne.

a glint of amusement in his eyes.

worn since she'd entered.

in a

chuckled softly. "Maybe Evadne is finally

was incredulous. "She used to love Thaddeus like he

his tone suddenly distant. "Tell me, Alexia-do you

words caught in her

brilliant-how could she not be tempted? But if she was honest, she'd

alone, bullied and left to fend for herself. She remembered

saved her, gave her a new identity and

once been Thaddeus's "salvation." But for her, Sir was the one who'd