His Ex-Wife Is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus) novel Chapter 650

"Mr. Thaddeus Abernathy? Mr. Thaddeus Abernathy?"

Alexia tilted her head, her laughter dancing in her eyes, "What's got you so spellbound? Or is there something on my face?"

"Nothing."

Thaddeus abruptly snapped back to reality, a trace of melancholy in his demeanor.

Paloma was his lifesaver. They had fought side by side and escaped death's clutches. Without her, he would never have made it back to Elmsworth to become the sought-after CEO. And he would never have fallen in love with Evadne.

He could never forget Paloma's kindness, and he had never stopped searching for her. But she had vanished without a trace, as if she had evaporated from the world.

Now, Chad mentioned a woman who had worked with Doctor Without Borders in Zenithia. As his heart stirred, his gaze towards Alexia grew complicated.

"If Mr. Thaddeus Abernathy is interested in my story, maybe some other time, or when you visit Mr. Chad Abernathy again, I could share it with you," Alexia offered with a soft, sweet smile.

"You misunderstand. Your experiences simply remind me of someone from my past. That's all," Thaddeus coolly averted his gaze, lifting his teacup with an air of grace.

Alexia bit her lower lip.

"Alright, Alexia, my brother has always been a serious guy. Don't tease him." Chad interjected, changing the subject, "Thaddeus, you've come all this way to see me, and I know it's not just for a visit."

Thaddeus felt a lump in his throat, "Chad, I..."

"Don't worry. You and I are brothers; whatever the reason you're here, I won't hold it against you. Just seeing you again makes me happy." Chad smiled warmly, eyes soft, his words sincere, "Got a problem you want to talk about?"

"Chad, someone very important to me is sick. There's this new drug in the country that can treat his condition, but for the life of me, I can't get my hands on it. I thought of you because of your connections here. You've been friends with William and his son over these years, and I was hoping you could help me to ask some information."

As he spoke, Thaddeus pulled out his phone and showed Chad a photo of the medication, "How can I get this drug?"

Chad asked with a light smile, "This important person, is it Chairman Ashbourne?"

Thaddeus' breath caught in his chest.

Alexia glanced at the screen, "That's a medication for cerebral infarction recovery. Chairman Ashbourne had cerebral infarction?"

Thaddeus' sharp gaze was landed on her face, cold as a blade. Even though Alexia was used to high-pressure situations, that icy look sent a shiver down her spine.

"Thaddeus, don't get the wrong idea about Alexia." Chad sipped his tea, "Even if you hadn't said anything, I'd know you came for the Ashbourne family. The only outsider who could make you so concerned would be someone related to Ms. Ashbourne.

Chairman Ashbourne's secret hospital stays haven't gone unnoticed. You know, in the world of high finance, nothing stays secret for long. Alexia was just making an educated guess."

"In that case, there's no point in hiding it now." Thaddeus set down his teacup after a moment's thought, "I'm here for Chairman Ashbourne's illness. I want to get the medication to him as soon as possible. My love, Evadne, she's withering away worrying about her father. If I do nothing, what kind of man would I be?"

Chad nodded, understanding, "I understand. Your feelings for Ms. Ashbourne are touching. The drug is rare, sure, but over the years, through my taking medicine and treatment, I've made connections in the medical field. I have a friend who can get it. I'll ask them for you."

"Really? That would be incredible!"

Thaddeus' face lit up, "Chad, how can I ever repay you for this favor?"

Chad's eyes gleamed with an unreadable intent, his lips curving slightly, "Although I've been away in the country, I've heard all about how you dote on Ms. Ashbourne, treating her like a treasure. When I return to Elmsworth, if I wanted to befriend Ms. Ashbourne, would you oppose it?"

Thaddeus felt a twinge in his heart, his grip on the teacup white-knuckled.

"Mr. Chad Abernathy, you're putting him in a tough spot. Ms. Ashbourne is his heart's delight. He'd love to lock her away in a golden house if he could. Even if you're his own brother, I doubt he'd willingly share her," Alexia said half-jokingly.

But her words were laced with meaning - it wasn't just Evadne that Thaddeus might be unwilling to share, but power and status, even if Chad was his lifesaver, so what? If the day came when Chad returned to the Abernathy Group and he wanted the power, would Thaddeus really let him have it?

"Alexia, don't be like that." Chad's expression darkening slightly, "Thaddeus is my brother. We grew up together. I know him well."

"Chad, the idea that you want to be Evadne’s friend seems unnecessary to me." Thaddeus said evenly, though his eyes were cool, "Once we're married, she'll be your sister-in-law. Isn't that closer than friends?"

Chad was taken aback, and then smiled, "You have a point."

"As for the medication."

"Why don’t you head back to Elmsworth first? I imagine Ms. Ashbourne might be unable to eat or sleep well without you." Chad showed signs of fatigue and a desire to end the meeting, "I'll get the medication as soon as possible and send someone with it. You trust me, don't you?"