Uprising Of The Hidden Heir

Chapter 40

The woman picks up her handbag and takes out her phone.

"I'm giving you one last chance to do the right thing." The woman says.

"Austin, I'm sorry. But there's nothing I can do. I wish there was another way." The manager says with pity in his eyes. He knows how Austin begged to get this job. The manager had rejected him the first time but Austin kept coming, pleading for anything to do. Austin came for one week before the manager accepted him to work.

"What is your name?" Vincent asks the woman.

"Debbie. Debbie Rice." The woman replies with a sly smile.

Vincent nods, "Ben, give me my phone."

Ben takes out Vincent's phone from his pocket and hands it to him.

"And I'm giving you one last chance to do the right thing, Debbie." Vincent's g

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  Gabriel's voice fills with joy and relief, takes out his phone from his pocket and dials Christian's number. As the call connects, he heads to the doctor's office."Christian," Gabriel begins, his words carrying emotions that swirl within him. "Rose has woken up."Gabriel had been so worried that Rose would not wake up. Two days had passed and that was enough to make him worried. He was beginning to get worried for his daughter and his company. If something were to happen to Rose, he would lose it and without Rose, his company would no longer be his. That could not happen. His blood, tears and sweat went into it so it has to be passed down to his own generation.There is a moment of silence on the other end of the line. Then, Christian's voice, laced with disbelief, responds, "She's awake? Are you serious?"Gabriel confirms, "Yes, she's awake. It's like a miracle."Christian expresses his gratitude, "Thank you for letting me know. I'm on my way."Gabriel arrives at the doctor's office

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