His Ex-Wife Is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus) novel Chapter 1148

Thaddeus composed himself, picked up the project proposal, and walked to the front of the room, standing before the brightly lit screen. “The A5 Project is a key initiative supported by the Elmsworth government for the next five years. The initial capital investment is projected to be approximately…”

Suddenly, a deafening roar exploded in Thaddeus’s head, and his towering frame swayed precariously.

The directors, including Frederic, stared at him in alarm.

“The capital investment…” Sweat beaded on Thaddeus’s forehead as the world spun around him. A wave of nausea and a bone-deep chill wracked his body.

Dennis noticed his distress and rushed to his side, whispering, “Mr. Thaddeus, what’s wrong? Are you unwell?”

“I’m f—”

Before he could finish, Thaddeus’s clenched fists began to tremble violently. Blood rushed to his head, and then everything went black.

With a heavy thud, he collapsed forward.

“Mr. Thaddeus!” Dennis cried out, reaching for him, but it was too late.

Everyone jumped to their feet. Frederic, panicked, yelled, “Call an ambulance!”

Thaddeus lay on the floor, his body twitching faintly. In the last moment before he lost consciousness, he saw it clearly—a dark, sinister smile slowly forming on Chad’s gentle, refined face. The sight was like a knife to his heart.

Then, he slipped into darkness.

…

After reassuring Aaron, she hung up. Jason immediately volunteered, “Ms. Evadne, I’ll go check it out!”

A resolute fire lit Evadne’s eyes. “No. I’ll go.”

“Ms. Evadne!” Jason pleaded anxiously.

“The situation inside could be complicated. Jason, I admit you’re an excellent assistant, but you lack experience in this kind of infiltration. I’m the better choice.”

“But you’re still not fully recovered…”

“It doesn’t matter. I can handle it. Now, go and get me the things I asked for. I’m making my move tonight.”