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

she confidently assume she was

a moment of urgency. Mia found herself

and Timothy’s name lit up on the caller ID.

annoyance. Why was Timothy calling again? Didn’t

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

saying. “Hello, dear. I apologize for the confusion earlier. I accidentally dialed

brows furrowed on the other end. “Mia, can’t

at work. A client needed me to come over and present some design plans. I’m at

narrowed as he sensed a shift in the

go for now. Sending you kisses.”

up the phone and calmly faced Keegan. “I’m sorry, but I think I

“Wait.” Keegan interjected.

redirected her attention to

plans Mia had meticulously prepared, his tone adopting a more conciliatory note. Ms. Bowen, your designs

+15 BONOS

Barrett’s demanding schedule,

agree to treat this incident as if it never

the fewer complications, the

plans, Mia

by the embrace of sunlight, and a

forehead, Mia couldn’t help

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