Chapter 164

Brad was satisfied. "Nadine, I knew you couldn't bear to leave me!" he thought to himself. "I'll be waiting for you this afternoon. Don't let me down." Anticipating Nadine's visit, Brad grew excited. Not only did he finish all his tasks in the afternoon, but he also sent Cameron to pick up the latest jewelry. It was a top-tier emerald necklace worth millions of dollars. Gazing at the exquisite piece of jewelry nestled in its box, he felt his anticipation intensify. He could already picture Nadine's reaction when she saw it. After putting Jean to sleep the other night, he was too exhausted and had dozed off by her bedside. By the time he woke up, it was already morning. He rushed back to Phoenix Villa but found the place empty, but nothing in the house changed. He assumed Nadine wouldn't be upset and certainly wouldn't hold a grudge against Jean, since she was a patient. So, he didn't bother calling to explain. However, when he returned that evening, the house was still dark. The