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?

ordeal had genuinely

she

urgency. Mia found herself compelled to resort to

Timothy’s name lit up on

was Timothy calling

“Aren’t you going to pick

before saying. “Hello, dear. I

“Mia, can’t you communicate like a normal

am? I’m at work. A client needed me to come over and

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

go for now. Sending

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

“Wait.” Keegan interjected.

she redirected her attention to

conciliatory note. Ms.

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occurred earlier was simply a misunderstanding. Considering Mr. Barrett’s demanding schedule, any

incident

complications, the better,” Mia agreed

plans, Mia

out into the open air, Mia was enveloped by the embrace of sunlight, and a soothing warmth gradually

help but reflect on how narrowly she had escaped a

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