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

she confidently assume she

with a moment of urgency. Mia found herself

name

calling

glanced over and calmly remarked, “Aren’t you going

clearing her throat before saying. “Hello, dear. I apologize for the confusion earlier. I accidentally dialed the wrong

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

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

a shift in

I have to go for now. Sending you

abruptly hung up the phone and calmly faced Keegan.

“Wait.” Keegan interjected.

tensed briefly before she redirected her attention to Keegan. “Is there anything

tone adopting a more conciliatory note. Ms. Bowen, your designs are truly excellent.

+15 BONOS

Mr. Barrett’s demanding schedule, any

incident as

after all the fewer complications,

her design plans, Mia swiftly left the

by the embrace of sunlight, and a soothing warmth gradually embraced

forehead, Mia couldn’t help but reflect on how narrowly

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