Mr. Kane Got Blacklisted

“Coffee,” stated Keegan.

“Tea,” replied Marshall.

Stella hesitated momentarily, then glanced at Keegan and suggested, “You might as well have some tea too. It would save us from firing up the coffee machine.”

Keegan looked slightly displeased about the situation but chose not to argue.

Marshall pressed his lips together slightly as he watched the scene unfold. ‘Brewing tea was also a bit of a hassle,’ he thought. The fact that Stella did not ask him to accommodate Keegan’s request felt respectful, yet created a sense of unfamiliarity between them.

Keegan settled onto the nearby couch, maintaining a comfortable distance from Stella. He turned to Marshall and asked, “How’s the injury?”

Marshall opened up his palm to show Keegan the wound. Though it was healed, the scar remained prominent. It would likely need some time to fade. “It’s alright,” he said.

“Given your experience, you don’t really need to take on cases like that. The pay isn’t a lot, and there are tons of risks involved. Why bother?” Keegan said indifferently.

taking it initially. But no one wanted

office multiple times, and on each visit, her face bore

to live endure such hardships. And that was when I took on her case. I

authorities. You should’ve known who you were dealing with. Thank god that nothing major happened

After a while, he admitted,

No one is forcing you to push yourself to the extremes,

smiled and said,

little annoyed by his response and

overseas, from racing to marathons. Even people accustomed

his state from seven years ago. He was dull and depressed as he carried

girls your mom introduces you to and go on dates with them. If you find a connection, give it a shot. Being in a

lowered his gaze and said, “Being with Stella is

Keegan froze. “Are you intending to pursue