Chapter 690

If Jade didn't give in, Rita would make a huge fuss. 'These rich folks are terrified of lawsuits, but someone with nothing to lose doesn’t have to fear those who do.'

With this in mind, Rita stiffened her resolve and began to wail as she made her way out.

Jade and Julian stood in place, watching her performance.

Rita, puzzled by Jade’s lack of reaction, was caught off guard when she heard voices outside the door.

"Officers, the person you’re looking for is inside. Please come in," a voice said as the door opened.

Two police officers, escorted by a security guard, entered the room.

Upon seeing the police, Rita instinctively tried to run, but her legs were too weak from fear to move.

"Are you Margarita Despp?" one of the officers asked sternly.

Rita nodded dumbly. Before the police could question her further, she blurted out, "I didn’t mean to hurt anyone. I just wanted to scare my daughter. Who knew the mirror was so flimsy? It fell at the slightest touch."

As she finished spea