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.

and Timothy’s name

eyelid twitched in annoyance. Why was Timothy calling again?

calmly remarked, “Aren’t you going to

dear. I apologize

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

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

shift in the conversation. “Mia,

to go for now. Sending

calmly faced Keegan. “I’m sorry, but I think I need

“Wait.” Keegan interjected.

briefly before she redirected her attention to Keegan. “Is there anything else?” she inquired.

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

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

agree to treat this incident as

all the fewer complications, the better,” Mia

plans, Mia

into the open air, Mia was enveloped by the embrace

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

potentially dangerous situation.

encounter with Keegan had caught

outside the villa, Mia was accompanied by a lingering unease.

seeking a moment of

contemplated whether the baby might have been startled,

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