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.

phone buzzed, and Timothy’s name lit up on

Timothy calling again? Didn’t

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

clearing her throat before saying. “Hello, dear. I apologize

end. “Mia, can’t you communicate like a

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

eyes narrowed as he sensed a shift in the conversation. “Mia, what’s

for now. Sending you

finished speaking, she abruptly hung up the phone and calmly faced Keegan. “I’m

“Wait.” Keegan interjected.

attention to Keegan.

more conciliatory

+15 BONOS

Mr. Barrett’s demanding schedule, any additional complications wouldn’t be in

this incident as

all the fewer complications, the better,”

plans, Mia

by the

help but

potentially dangerous situation.

Keegan had caught

outside the villa, Mia was accompanied by a lingering unease. Promptly, she sought solace on

seeking a

her belly. Mia contemplated whether the baby might have

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