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."

belly, smiling softly. "That's good to

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

is Mateo," Blaine said, sitting up straight, his sharp demeanor melting into something softer

looked up, curious. "Who

"I'm your mom's

quick connection. "Are you

his chin with one hand, looking every bit the sly fox. "You could

J.ne

nodded, he approached. Blaine, like a magician, pulled a plump envelope from his suit jacket and handed it to Mateo. "Here's a little

an eyebrow, "There's no need to go

his head, "It's just a

Mateo. "Uncle likes

it."

nearby. Her face lit up, and she rushed over, only to find Alex

pouted, "Mr. Everett isn't here

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

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