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.

buzzed, and Timothy’s name lit up on the

twitched in annoyance. Why was Timothy calling again? Didn’t he have work to attend

remarked, “Aren’t you going to pick

throat before saying. “Hello, dear. I apologize for the

brows furrowed on the other end. “Mia, can’t you communicate like a

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.

he sensed a shift in

I have to go for now.

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

“Wait.” Keegan interjected.

briefly before she redirected her attention to

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

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a misunderstanding. Considering Mr. Barrett’s demanding schedule, any additional complications wouldn’t be

incident as if it never

all the fewer complications, the better,” Mia agreed easily.

her design plans, Mia swiftly left the

enveloped by the embrace of sunlight, and a soothing

Mia couldn’t help but reflect on how narrowly

potentially dangerous situation.

encounter with Keegan had caught her off guard.

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

bench, seeking a moment of respite.

her belly. Mia contemplated whether the baby

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