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

she was now in the

found herself compelled to

Mia’s phone buzzed, and Timothy’s name

Why was Timothy calling again? Didn’t

over and calmly remarked, “Aren’t

throat before saying. “Hello, dear. I apologize for the

“Mia, can’t you communicate

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

narrowed as he sensed a shift in the conversation. “Mia, what’s going

to go for now. Sending you

hung up the phone and calmly faced Keegan. “I’m

“Wait.” Keegan interjected.

briefly before she redirected her attention to Keegan. “Is there anything else?” she

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

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

treat this incident as if

the fewer complications, the better,”

design plans, Mia swiftly

was enveloped by the embrace of sunlight, and a soothing warmth gradually

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

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