Mr. Kane Got Blacklisted

Aldor, feeling a mix of sadness and understanding for Sylvia, had his suspicions about why Cordelia insisted on their dinner attendance.

He deduced that his earlier rejection of Cordelia's marriage proposal might have prompted her to arrange this impromptu " blind date" with Aurora.

Cordelia had been vague, mentioning only that their presence would make the dinner more joyful.

Sylvia, visibly worried about Aldor's job security, masked her discomfort with a forced smile.

This deepened Aldor's sadness, and he couldn't help but cast a colder gaze toward Aurora.

Aurora shivered slightly, sensing the tension.

She realized that her past arrogance might have led Aldor to believe she was deliberately trying to embarrass Sylvia.

But that wasn't her intention.

Apologizing wasn't Aurora's strong suit.

She nervously offered Sylvia some buffalo wings, her voice wavering, "Mrs.

Hart, I...

your gray hair might

has lots of gray hair too, and

sneezed at that

As Sylvia was about to express her gratitude, Aldor interjected flatly, "Mom, you don't like chicken." Aurora's

away! The room

primary concern was to defuse the situation,

her, Aldor's skills and background would

Aldor remained silent.

to ease the situation, advised, "Sylvia, don't eat it

says things

a child but means

her." Then, addressing Aurora, "Apologize to

be more considerate next time." Sylvia quickly interjected,

it." Cordelia's gaze prompted

observed

were

a scene this time, leaving Aldor

watched her closely, and she met

was about to reciprocate the apology, but