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 her.

assume she

urgency. Mia found herself compelled to resort to bluffing.

name lit up on the

eyelid twitched in annoyance. Why was Timothy calling again? Didn’t he have work

over and calmly remarked, “Aren’t you going to pick

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

furrowed on the other end. “Mia, can’t you communicate like a normal person?”

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

a shift in

I have to go for now.

and calmly faced Keegan. “I’m sorry, but I think I need to

“Wait.” Keegan interjected.

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

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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Barrett’s demanding schedule, any additional

agree to treat this incident as if it never

after all the fewer complications, the better,”

design plans, Mia

enveloped by the embrace of sunlight,

couldn’t help but reflect on how narrowly she had escaped a

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