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?

The recent ordeal had genuinely terrified her.

Nonetheless, could she confidently assume she was now in the clear?

Confronted with a moment of urgency. Mia found herself compelled to resort to bluffing.

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

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

Keegan glanced over and calmly remarked, “Aren’t you going to pick up?”

Reluctantly, Mia answered the call, deliberately clearing her throat before saying. “Hello, dear. I

apologize for the confusion earlier. I accidentally dialed the wrong number.”

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

“What’s that? You’re asking where I am? I’m at work. A client needed me to come over and present

some design plans. I’m at Oakwood Villa. I’ll come over once I’m finished.” Mia quickly.conveyed.

Timothy’s eyes narrowed as he sensed a shift in the conversation. “Mia, what’s going on?”

“Sweetheart, I have to go for now. Sending you kisses.”

After Mia finished speaking, she abruptly hung up the phone and calmly faced Keegan. “I’m sorry, but I

think I need to leave now.”

“Wait.” Keegan interjected.

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

Keegan retrieved the design plans Mia had meticulously prepared, his tone adopting a more

conciliatory note. Ms. Bowen, your designs are truly excellent. Let’s proceed with this plan.

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

any additional complications wouldn’t be in your best interest.

“Let’s agree to treat this incident as if it never happened.”

“Alright, after all the fewer complications, the better,” Mia agreed easily.

Clutching her design plans, Mia swiftly left the villa.

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

warmth gradually embraced her.

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

escaped a

potentially dangerous situation.

The encounter with Keegan had caught her off guard.

Stepping outside the villa, Mia was accompanied by a lingering unease. Promptly, she sought solace

on a

nearby bench, seeking a moment of respite.

As her hand gently rested on her belly. Mia contemplated whether the baby might have been startled,

too.

“Well, at least your seemingly useless father still holds some value,” she mused.

While regaining her composure, a sleek black luxury car suddenly pulled up in front of Mia. The license

plate seemed vaguely familiar.

As the car door opened, Timothy emerged, his voice tinged with surprise. “Mia!”

Startled by the unexpected arrival, Mia looked up to see Timothy, prompting her to inquire, “What

brings you

here?”

Approaching her, Timothy cast a condescending glance at Mia. “Weren’t you the one who called me for

help.

claiming to be in Oakwood Villa?”

Pausing for a moment, Mia was surprised by Timothy’s understanding of her earlier implications.

or out.

What astonished her even more was that Timothy had genuinely sought her

In reality, Mia had strategically used that phone call as a precautionary measure.

Unexpectedly, Keegan became apprehensive about Timothy, prompting him to withhold any actions

against

Mia.

With everything settled, Mia took a moment to ponder before responding. “To be honest, I didn’t need

your assistance. I simply lost a dare with a friend and ended up having to make a random call.”