Chapter 669

In the afternoon, Blaine showed up at the house. He'd already caught wind that Everett was set on protecting Yasmine.

In the living room, Ava brought him a cup of coffee, but he didn't even take a sip before diving straight into the matter. "What's your plan?" he asked Selena, assuring her he'd back her all the way.

Selena shook her head gently. "No need, I'll be dropping the charges."

Blaine frowned, "You don't have to lose hope so quickly, we could still..."

"In Newport, if he wants to shield her, we're not likely to win," Selena cut in, laying out the harsh truth. She was well aware of the influence the Bennett family and Everett had in Newport. Having been around Everett for so long, she knew the

score.

Blaine understood too, but he couldn't just let it go like that. His expression turned serious, ready to argue, but Selena shifted gears, "How's your power in France?"

Blaine was taken aback for a moment, then it clicked. Smart folks always catch on fast. He leaned back on the leather sofa, a sly smile playing on his lips. "Just so happens, that's my turf."

smiling softly.

on his mom with her growing belly, and snuggled into her arms, greeting

his sharp demeanor melting into something

looked up, curious. "Who

"I'm your mom's guardian

term, made a quick

every bit the sly fox. "You could put it that way, Mateo. You're

J.ne

for the boy to come over. Mateo looked at his mom, and after Selena nodded, he approached. Blaine, like a magician, pulled a plump envelope from his suit jacket and

raised an eyebrow, "There's no

his head, "It's

to Mateo. "Uncle likes you, go ahead and

it."

night, Yasmine stepped out of the police station, spotting a black Bentley parked nearby. Her face lit up, and she rushed over, only to find Alex in

isn't here

feeling a twinge of disdain, kept a professional front, replying with a

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