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Chapter 733 Waiting for This Day

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"He had an appointment with Mr. Morris, who was sent home this morning completely drunk. Since both of them were drinking, he probably wasn't here."

Grace gripped Xander's hand tightly. "What if they ordered someone to do it?"

The latter pinched her hand comfortingly. "We need to check the security camera footage."

That would take time. Grace was very anxious. She suddenly thought of something and called Angus. "Officer Boone, is Reina being released tomorrow?"

"According to procedure, yes."

She had been imprisoned for a while, but there was insufficient evidence to sentence her.

Grace was about to speak again, but Angus said in a somewhat embarrassed voice, "She was released on bail tonight."

"What?"

"The money was paid, and it was just a couple hours' difference. They won't be too strict about that."

Grace was thunderstruck. "Who was it?"

"That is confidential."

"Was it a Hawkins?"

Angus was silent for about two seconds. "No."

Grace hung up at once and looked at X
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