His Ex-Wife Is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus) novel Chapter 1136

The ornate, heavy gates swung open, and the luxury car drove slowly toward the medieval-style European castle.

Once the car stopped, Hans and Alexia both got out and stood respectfully, waiting.

Chad stepped out, his handsome face devoid of expression. His eyes were dark and intimidating, concealing a sharp edge. He walked with a steady, confident gait, looking no different from Thaddeus. Just before exiting the car, he'd had Alexia inject him with a new RC-developed adrenaline shot. He refused to appear as a sickly invalid in front of *that* man; he had to look his best.

"This is a private residence. Please stop here."

Heavily armed guards stood outside, dressed in sharp suits and white gloves, blocking their path.

Chad's eyes glinted with cold disdain. A smirk played on his lips as he reached into his coat and produced a gold-trimmed card, holding it out for the guards to see.

The two guards glanced down at the card, and their expressions changed instantly. They bowed in unison at a perfect ninety-degree angle. "Welcome, honored guest! Please forgive us for the delay. This way, please!"

Alexia watched as the once-stone-faced guards became utterly deferential. Following behind Chad, she felt a surge of pride. At the same time, her curiosity was piqued by the card he had shown them—it was a custom-made, golden playing card, exquisitely engraved and embedded with a precious ruby.

The card was the King of Hearts.

A server led the three of them into the castle. Hans remained impassive, but Alexia couldn't help but steal glances around, marveling at the outrageously lavish decor. She tried to keep her expression neutral, afraid of embarrassing Chad with her lack of worldliness. She had, after all, frequented Windermere Estate with Elspeth as a girl and had seen Chad's own magnificent, traditional estate in Country M.

But this place… it made her realize just how limited her horizons were.

Everywhere she looked, there were original masterpieces, famous paintings, and priceless antiques, glimmering in the dim light. Any single item could fetch tens of millions at auction.

"And the King of Hearts means…?"

Chad's face was as dark as ink. "Jack, Queen, King, and Ace represent the tiers of membership here. Jack is the lowest, and Ace is the highest. Among the four suits, Spades is the most revered."

Alexia smiled in adoration. "I knew it! No matter where we go, Sir's status is always a cut above the rest, truly exceptional!"

Hans, with his hands in his pockets, shot the suck-up a look as if she were an idiot. "Did you not hear a word he just said? He said there's an Ace above King, and the Ace of Spades is the most powerful of all. That's the most honored person here."

Alexia shot him a hateful glare.