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?

recent ordeal had genuinely

she confidently assume she was

of urgency. Mia found herself compelled to

Timothy’s name lit up on the caller ID.

twitched in annoyance. Why was Timothy calling again?

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

Mia answered the call, deliberately clearing her throat before saying. “Hello, dear. I apologize

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

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 once I’m finished.” Mia quickly.conveyed.

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

I have to go for now. Sending you kisses.”

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

“Wait.” Keegan interjected.

she redirected her attention to Keegan. “Is there anything

the design plans Mia had meticulously prepared, his tone adopting a more conciliatory note.

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

agree to treat this incident as if it never happened.”

fewer complications, the better,” Mia

design plans, Mia swiftly left

Mia was enveloped by the embrace of

help but

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