Mr. Kane Got Blacklisted

Chapter 1679

Vermont barely had a chance to ponder how Felicity had discovered his secret. His brain was already working at full speed, as he attempted to minimize his wrongdoing. He admitted, “…Yes, but the burn was not as severe as I made it out to be.”

Felicity glared at him. “Are you trying to deceive me again?”

“I’m not,” said Vermont, and histone softened. “It did hurt at the time, and I didn’t expect you to be so concerned. I was just trying to tease you.”

“Tease me?” Felicity’s face darkened. “Am I a fool to you? Do you find it amusing to string me along?”

“No, that’s not what I meant.” Vermont tried to get up.

But Felicity promptly pushed him back down and warned,” Don’t you dare get up, or I’ll knock you out!”

down. “Felicity, when did you start liking me?” he

you were faking your illness to deceive me, I would’ve never gotten involved with a

said, “But, I’ve liked you for quite some

convinced. Every memory of Vermont’s months-long deception, which disrupted her sleep, fueled her anger. “Don’t

fond of your cooking. Over time, I took pleasure in our interactions. It was filled with teasing and laughter. I didn’t realize that I liked you back then because you didn’t fit my type on paper. Your loud voice, strong personality, occasional short temper, less-than-perfect appearance, and shorter legs were not in

immediately wanted to smother Vermont with a

I was so young, good-looking, and successful in my career. But then, reality hit me, and I learned that I did care. I cared when you always talked about Corbin when we were together. I cared when you asked about Corbin’s preferences. I cared when you spoke sweetly

stunned. She recalled Vermont kissing her in the private room

it. Even a slight touch from me irritated