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...

gray hair might

has lots of gray hair too, and she dyes it." Keegan could only

away, Cyrene sneezed

about to express her gratitude,

throw it away! The room filled

You're hardly ever around." Sylvia's primary concern

skills and background would serve him well, regardless of his

Aldor remained silent.

the situation, advised, "Sylvia, don't eat it if

says things without

spoiled as a child but means

forgive her." Then, addressing Aurora, "Apologize to

be more considerate next time." Sylvia quickly interjected,

it." Cordelia's gaze prompted Aurora to say, "I'm

Aldor observed in

were uncharacteristically

she apologized without causing a

her closely, and she met his gaze

about to reciprocate the