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 terrified her.

she confidently assume she was now in the

moment of urgency. Mia found herself compelled to resort to

again, Mia’s phone buzzed, and Timothy’s name lit up on the caller

was Timothy calling again? Didn’t

remarked, “Aren’t you going to pick

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

end. “Mia, can’t you communicate like

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

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

for

the phone and calmly faced Keegan. “I’m

“Wait.” Keegan interjected.

to Keegan. “Is there anything else?” she

Mia had meticulously prepared, his tone adopting a more conciliatory note. Ms. Bowen, your designs are truly excellent. Let’s proceed with this

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

incident as if it

the fewer complications, the

design plans, Mia swiftly

stepped out into the open air, Mia was enveloped by the embrace of sunlight, and a

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

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