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

in annoyance. Why was Timothy calling again? Didn’t

calmly remarked, “Aren’t you going to pick

dear. I apologize

the other end. “Mia, can’t you communicate like a normal person?”

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

shift in the conversation. “Mia, what’s going on?”

go for now. Sending you

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

“Wait.” Keegan interjected.

her attention to

more conciliatory

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

to treat this incident as if it never happened.”

complications, the better,” Mia agreed

Mia

enveloped by

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

potentially dangerous situation.

encounter with Keegan had caught her

Mia was accompanied by a lingering unease.

a moment of respite.

her hand gently rested on her belly. Mia contemplated whether the baby might have been startled, too.

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