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.

phone buzzed, and Timothy’s name lit up on the caller

calling again?

and calmly remarked, “Aren’t you going to

clearing her throat before saying. “Hello, dear. I apologize for the confusion earlier. I accidentally dialed the

other end. “Mia, can’t you communicate

that? 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.

a shift in the conversation. “Mia, what’s

have to go for now. Sending

finished speaking, she abruptly hung up the phone and calmly faced Keegan. “I’m sorry,

“Wait.” Keegan interjected.

tensed briefly before she redirected her attention to Keegan. “Is

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

+15 BONOS

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

to treat this incident as if it never

after all the fewer complications, the better,” Mia

her design plans, Mia swiftly left the

Mia was enveloped by the embrace

help but reflect on how narrowly she had escaped a

potentially dangerous situation.

had caught her off guard.

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

a moment of

rested on her belly. Mia contemplated whether the baby might have been

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