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

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

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

looked up, curious.

grinned, "I'm your mom's

quick connection. "Are you like

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

J.ne

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

"There's no need

his head, "It's

didn't argue further, turning to Mateo. "Uncle likes you, go ahead

it."

parked nearby. Her face lit up, and she rushed over, only to find Alex in the passenger seat instead of

pouted, "Mr. Everett isn't here to pick

twinge of disdain, kept a professional front,

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