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Chapter 96 Low Heart Rate

Author: Candy Cola
last update Last Updated: 2025-01-16 06:04:30

Timothy called Patrick, “Hello Patrick, my daughter in love had an accident when she went shopping. She sprained her ankle. I have requested surveillance footage from Emmanuel. Maybe we can identify the mugger.”

Patrick was so shocked; he was calling her daughter several times, but it went straight to voicemail. “Thank you for letting me know Timothy, I’m on my way.” Timothy told him not to rush because his daughter in love was sleeping.

Then they hung up the phone. Patrick was so worried, he asked his assistant, George, to cancel the scheduled meeting with the managers.

He couldn’t concentrate; he was pacing up and down. He was thanking the Lord for saving his daughter and his grandchildren.

As soon as Timothy received the surveillance footage, they watched the footage with Mark. They saw that the mugger was a young man. He looked like he was waiting for someone.

As soon as he saw Victoria, he took his phone and called someone. Then he covered his head and face with a hat, he walked
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