Mr. Kane Got Blacklisted

Stella and Cordelia were engrossed in a conversation in the living room when footsteps interrupted them. Stella, who had been wearing a smile, swiftly composed herself, her gaze turning chilly.

She turned to Cordelia and said, “Grandma, I’ve got some errands to run later. I better head off now.”

“Lunch is almost ready. I had them prepare some of your favorite dishes. You should grab a bite before you leave,” Cordelia tried to convince her to stay.

Stella declined politely, “Sorry, Grandma, but I have plans to meet some friends for lunch at half past twelve. I’m afraid I won’t make it on time if I stay any longer. It isn’t ideal for me to be late since we’re colleagues.”

Not wanting to insist, Cordelia relented, “Alright then. I’ll have Corrin pack your favorite dishes for you to take home.

You can enjoy them later.”

“You make it so hard to refuse, Grandma,” Stella sighed.

Pleased with Stella’s agreement, Cordelia grabbed her arm and said, “Come, let’s go to the kitchen. You can pick the dishes you want us to pack for you.”

steps forward, Cordelia suddenly remembered something and turned to her grandson,” Keegan,

Cordelia’s treatment toward her. She was warm and affectionate toward Stella,

kitchen and said to Jaylene,” Come

her gaze and tagged

busy preparing a variety of aromatic dishes. Corrin’s culinary skills were on

the food, she asked

tried it,” Stella

the dish with a smile by lifting the lid of a ceramic pot, “It’s Corrin’s recipe.

odor, triggering an immediate wave of nausea. She quickly covered her mouth, retreated to the side, and took a moment to

fine. My stomach isn’t doing well lately. I became sensitive to meaty odors. I feel like vomiting as

She covered the pot, looked at Stella seriously, and

a week, I think. I haven’t kept

and her eyes