Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

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."

caressed her belly, smiling softly. "That's good

Mateo burst in from school. He ran up, careful not to jump on his mom with her growing belly, and snuggled into her arms, greeting both her

straight, his sharp demeanor melting into something

looked up, curious. "Who

"I'm your mom's

made a quick connection.

every bit the sly fox. "You could put it that

J.ne

mom, and after Selena nodded, he approached. Blaine, like a magician, pulled a plump envelope from his suit jacket and handed it to Mateo.

"There's

head,

to Mateo. "Uncle likes

it."

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 the passenger seat instead of

"Mr. Everett isn't here to pick

of disdain, kept a professional