Chapter 159

Brad was annoyed at being interrupted. Hence, his tone was far from friendly.

On the other end of the line, Jean was confused. She furrowed her eyebrows in concern, and tears. formed in her eyes. “Brad, did I disturb you?”

As she spoke, she started coughing. Although she sounded worried, she felt deeply unsettled.

Earlier that afternoon, she had called Brad, hoping he would come over and spend the evening with her. He had readily agreed. But while she eagerly awaited his arrival after work, his assistant showed up

instead.

Brad had Cameron deliver her an expensive set of jewelry. Along with the gift came Brad’s message telling her something urgent had come up, and Brad couldn’t make it. He also asked her to contact Cameron if she needed anything.

Cameron sounded rushed. However, Jean accepted the gift to leave a good impression on kindly reminded him to take care of himself and dress warmly.

m. She even

wondered what was so important

didn’t answer her question.

she wouldn’t do that. Instead, she contacted

Brad had stayed at Phoenix Villa all evening, she felt a

lost

Brad leaned back against the headboard and closed his eyes briefly to quell the fire within

you ever be a disturbance

clothes scattered on the floor. The memories of what had just happened were still fresh in his

glass of cold water. It was only then that the lingering flames of

voice softened significantly. “Why aren’t

before finally stopping. Her pale face was devoid of any color. “Brad, I

his attention wasn’t with her, even though he was physically present. She often

Phoenix Villa after work. Yet, he claimed he couldn’t come

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This was a blatant

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