Chapter 715

Meanwhile, across town at Phoenix Villa, Brad suddenly felt a sharp pain in his chest and couldn't sit still. It felt as if someone was stabbing his heart with a knife. The pain made it impossible for him to focus on work anymore. After the initial intense throbbing subsided, he slumped back into his chair, struggling for breath. He fumbled for the medication his doctor had prescribed, poured a few pills into his hand, and swallowed them dry. It took almost 20 minutes for the throbbing pain to subside. However, all he could think about was Nadine—that stubborn, foolish woman. He couldn't help but wonder how she was doing. To be honest, he didn't want to see Nadine. She claimed to love him, but she was just using him as a stand-in. As much as he liked her, the thought of being a stand-in made him feel sick. He wanted to teach her a lesson she wouldn't forget—one that would leave her bedridden. He wished someone would treat her as someone else's substitute, too. Yet, no matter how