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."

smiling softly. "That's good to

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

sharp demeanor melting into something

up, curious. "Who are

your mom's guardian

made a quick connection. "Are

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

J.ne

the boy to come over. Mateo looked at his mom, and after Selena nodded, he approached. Blaine, like a magician, pulled

raised an eyebrow, "There's no

head, "It's just

further, turning to Mateo. "Uncle likes you, go

it."

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

isn't here

disdain, kept a professional front, replying