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?

had genuinely terrified

confidently assume she was now in

with a moment of urgency. Mia found

phone buzzed, and Timothy’s name lit

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

and calmly remarked, “Aren’t you going

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

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

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, what’s going on?”

go for

Mia finished speaking, she abruptly hung up the phone and calmly faced Keegan. “I’m sorry, but I think I need to leave now.”

“Wait.” Keegan interjected.

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

tone adopting a more conciliatory note. Ms. Bowen, your designs are truly excellent. Let’s proceed with this plan.

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

to treat this incident as if it

all the fewer complications,

her design plans, Mia swiftly

stepped out into the open air, Mia was enveloped by

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

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