Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 656

Selena's lips curled into a sly smile.

Even with Everett's protection, Yasmine couldn't outrun her own foolishness. If she'd just stayed in Italy, it would've been much harder for Selena to reach her. So, Selena had deliberately stirred the pot, knowing it would lure Yasmine back into her web.

Blaine was amazed. "How'd you know she'd come running back?"

Selena chuckled softly. "Women know women best," she said.

Yasmine had been on edge ever since Everett returned to Selena, and Selena had taken advantage of that by pretending to send messages to Yasmine from Everett himself.

First, she dangled a little hope in front of her. Then, she shattered it. Yasmine would think Everett still cared for her but was held back by something. How could she possibly stay away?

Women in love can be blindly confident and, let's face it, a bit irrational.

Blaine, who had seen his share of drama, was at a loss for words. He was no stranger to schemes and had survived many a tense moment, but the complexities of women's minds were beyond him.

sneered, "You men are all

caught up in the crossfire, grumbled, "If you want to rant about your ex, go right ahead. Why drag me into it? I'm

a resigned chuckle, he admitted, "Alright, alright, I'm not

don't often last

with you," Blaine said earnestly.

his gaze was always intense and deep. Yet, she felt he was looking through her, lost in thoughts of

it much since they weren't exactly close friends. She paid

wrapped around her waist, and Selena felt Everett's chest warm against her back. His deep voice rumbled in her

are

like a question, it

stayed calm, casually telling the person on the other end to catch up later before hanging

she answered, straight as an

keeping tabs on her, and he

flash of displeasure crossed his face, but he eventually asked,

had a mix of

up her prenatal vitamins from the coffee table, popping one before coolly