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

Why was Timothy calling again? Didn’t he

calmly remarked, “Aren’t you

before saying. “Hello, dear. I

on the other end. “Mia, can’t

You’re asking where I am? I’m at work. A client needed me to come over and

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

for

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

“Wait.” Keegan interjected.

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

conciliatory note. Ms. Bowen, your designs are truly excellent. Let’s

+15 BONOS

Barrett’s demanding schedule, any additional complications wouldn’t be in your best

treat this incident as if it

after all the fewer complications, the better,”

Mia swiftly left

out into the open air, 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

potentially dangerous situation.

had caught her

a lingering unease. Promptly, she sought solace

bench, seeking a

Mia contemplated whether the baby might have

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