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...

think your gray

gray hair

sneezed at

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

it, just throw it away! The room filled with an awkward tension

primary concern was to defuse the situation, fearing any conflict might jeopardize

background would serve him well, regardless of his

Aldor remained silent.

situation, advised, "Sylvia, don't eat

things without

as a child but means no

Then, addressing Aurora, "Apologize to

and be more considerate next time." Sylvia quickly interjected, "It's alright,

mean anything by it." Cordelia's gaze

Aldor observed

actions were

a scene this

and she met his

about to reciprocate the