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

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

calmly remarked, “Aren’t you

saying. “Hello, dear. I apologize for

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

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.”

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

to go for now. Sending you kisses.”

up the phone and calmly faced Keegan. “I’m sorry, but

“Wait.” Keegan interjected.

tensed briefly before she redirected her attention to

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

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

this incident as

all the fewer complications,

design plans, Mia

was enveloped by the embrace of sunlight, and a soothing

sweat from her forehead, Mia couldn’t help but reflect on how narrowly she had escaped

potentially dangerous situation.

had

was accompanied by a lingering

a moment

belly. Mia contemplated whether the baby might have been

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