Mr. Kane Got Blacklisted

Cordelia announced confidently, “Sylvia, let’s plan a marriage for Aldor and Aurora two weeks later. With Aldor as my official grandson-in-law, there’ll be no gossip about him being around.”

Sylvia was a bit taken aback by how fast things were moving.

Aldor and Aurora, meanwhile, were completely bewildered by this turn of events.

Aurora, in particular, was regretting not heeding Aldor’s earlier advice.

Despite her reservations, Cordelia was evidently thrilled. Aurora, not wanting to admit she was just reacting to Aldor’s earlier trick, hesitantly said, “Grandma, there’s no need to rush things.

I’m still quite young.”

“You might be, but Aldor isn’t. Besides, an engagement will put an end to any idle talk,” Cordelia insisted firmly, mindful of the societal implications of their class differences.

Aurora was dumbfounded, wishing she could rewind time and avoid this situation.

at Aldor, silently urging him to

up, “Mrs. Kane Sr., perhaps we should reconsider. Aurora has feelings for someone

her brow furrowed in concern, turned to Aurora,” Aren’t you

caught off guard by Cordelia’s seriousness, quickly clarified, “No, I’ve moved on.

Aldor suggest otherwise?”

spite me!’ Aurora realized, but instead of voicing

when he

love.”

events, knew she couldn’t really object, despite her

let it go after seeing how insistent Cordelia

both parties agreed, she did

she suggested, “Let’s do it soon. I’ll need to inform my

and said,

was clear that