Irresistible Boss Succumbing to Your Touch (Maria Anita) novel Chapter 536

Rita’s POV

That little rat was very well protected. I thought I was lucky when I saw her leaving the building, but she was the lucky one. I didn’t know where those police officers came from. I was going back home empty-handed. The worst part was that Calvin's deadline was almost up. But I had to find a way.

I got home and Madeline was waiting for me. She was a very useful friend, the detective's wife. He did everything she wanted, and she did everything I wanted. She was a religious zealot, always buried in church, but she was a sinner - a useful sinner. She gossiped about everyone's life in this city, knew everyone's dirty secrets. Well, almost everyone's, because she thought I was a saint. Everyone in this city thought I was a devout woman; sometimes I just wanted to laugh.

"Rita, where's your daughter? Didn't you find her?" Madeline looked at me curiously. It was better to play the victim.

"Can you believe that ungrateful girl refused to come with me, Madeline? And she made a scene in the street, drawing everyone's attention, asking them to call the police, saying I was trying to kidnap her. It was embarrassing, Madeline, and disappointing." I let the tears fall.

"Oh, my friend! What a terrible daughter you have. I'm so sorry." Madeline hugged me. "I've talked to my husband so many times, Rita. I've asked him to go get that girl, after all, he's a detective. But he said he can't. If people find out he was involved, he could lose his position, and now that she's dating a detective, he can't get mixed up in this."

"How did your husband know she's dating a detective?" I found it strange since I hadn't told her that.

"Your husband told him. And from what my husband has been asking around, your daughter's boyfriend is someone important and has a good relationship with the Secretary of Public Safety. My husband said it's better not to mess with him," Madeline concluded, but she ended up reminding me of something.

"Madeline, here are your car keys. Thanks for everything, friend, but I'm very tired and want to lie down for a while." I needed to get rid of her quickly.

"Of course, friend. If you need me, just send for me," Madeline said goodbye and left.

I went to my room and rummaged through my purse until I found that card - it was time for it to help me. I made the call.

"Cesar Moreno," the voice sounded from the other end of the line.

"Mr. Moreno, this is Rita, Manuela's mother," I said, and it took a second for the man to respond.

"What can I do for you," he asked very formally.

"Put our partnership into action. I know what to do to break those two up and what I need from you," I said, certain that I would be able to bring that little rat home.

"Ma'am, things have changed. I got to know the young lady better and changed my mind. I no longer want to separate them. In fact, I hope they stay together," he said, leaving me confused.

"Is this some kind of joke?" I asked, irritated.

"No, I'm serious. You don't have my support to separate them. On the contrary, if you try, you'll have me as an enemy." But why did this man change his mind like that? I couldn't understand.

"But, Mr. Moreno, you said that -" He interrupted me before I could finish.

"Rita, I already told you, I changed my mind and I don't want to separate our children. Manuela is an excellent young woman and my son is happy, that's what matters. I understood that, and if he's happy, I'm happy too," he said firmly.

"Sir, this is absurd!" I protested, but it was useless. I heard him tell someone on the other end of the line that he was coming, before speaking to me again.

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