Chapter 159

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Mia’s composed demeanor stirred a in Keegan.

Without delay, Roberto took Mia’s phone and commanded, “Unlock it.”

Mia readily complied, unlocking her phone.

Following this, Keegan provided Timothy’s phone number, which Roberto dialed directly from Mia’s phone. In no time, her phone screen lit up with a contact name: “Scumbag.”

Observing the display, Mia cleared her throat lightly. “It’s an inside joke between us,” she remarked.

Roberto immediately hung up the phone, and Keegan’s demeanor grew serious. “Pass her the phone,” he

Instructed.

After retrieving her phone, Mia felt a sense of relief as the lingering anxiety lifted. Had she successfully passed

the test?

The recent ordeal had genuinely terrified her.

Nonetheless, could she confidently assume she was now in the clear?

Confronted with a moment of urgency. Mia found herself compelled to resort to bluffing.

Timothy’s name lit up on the caller

Timothy calling again? Didn’t he have work

glanced over and calmly remarked, “Aren’t you going to

saying. “Hello, dear. I apologize for

furrowed on the other end. “Mia, can’t

that? You’re asking where I am? I’m at work. A client needed me to come over and present some design plans. I’m at Oakwood Villa. I’ll come over once I’m finished.” Mia quickly.conveyed.

eyes narrowed as he sensed a shift in the

go for now. Sending

abruptly hung up the phone and calmly faced Keegan. “I’m sorry, but I think I need to leave now.”

“Wait.” Keegan interjected.

attention to Keegan. “Is there anything else?” she

plans Mia had meticulously prepared, his tone adopting a more conciliatory note. Ms. Bowen, your

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misunderstanding. Considering Mr. Barrett’s demanding schedule, any additional complications wouldn’t be in your best interest.

this incident as if

all the fewer complications,

her design plans, Mia swiftly left the villa.

open air, Mia was enveloped by the embrace of sunlight,

help but reflect on how narrowly she had escaped a

potentially dangerous situation.

with Keegan had caught her off

by a lingering unease. Promptly, she sought solace on a

seeking a moment of respite.

gently rested on her belly. Mia contemplated whether the baby might have been startled, too.

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