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

Timothy calling again? Didn’t he have work to attend

and calmly remarked, “Aren’t you going to pick up?”

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

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

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

narrowed as he sensed a shift in the conversation.

I have to go for

speaking, she abruptly hung up the phone and calmly faced Keegan.

“Wait.” Keegan interjected.

attention to Keegan. “Is there

a more conciliatory note. Ms. Bowen, your designs are

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demanding schedule, any additional complications wouldn’t

agree to treat this incident as if it never

complications, the

her design plans, Mia

by the

the sweat from her forehead, Mia couldn’t help but reflect

potentially dangerous situation.

Keegan had caught

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

bench, seeking a moment of respite.

on her belly. Mia contemplated whether the

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