Mr. Kane Got Blacklisted

Aldor and Aurora were equally perplexed, unable to understand Keegan’s anger.

Aurora, realizing the predicament Cordelia had put her in with Aldor, turned to her brother Keegan for support. She cautiously said, “Keegan, Grandma wants me to get engaged to Aldor.”

Keegan took a moment, glanced at Aldor, and dryly commented, “Marrying my sister doesn’t mean a pay raise.”

Their speechlessness reflected their surprise at his response.

Aurora couldn’t believe it. She pressed, “Is that all you’re going to say?”

Keegan pondered, then added, “Once you make this choice, there’s no going back.”

Aurora’s hopes sank. She had expected Keegan to be vehemently against the idea. ‘How can he be okay with his subordinate marrying his sister? We’re from different worlds, and I’ve been nothing but harsh to Aldor! Has Keegan lost his mind?’ Trying to reason with her brother, Aurora pointed out, “Look at us, Keegan. Do you really think Aldor and I are a good match?”

Keegan’s indifferent reply caught them off guard, “Aldor can handle being with someone below his standard. He’s earned plenty of bonuses from me, after all.”

those bonuses on my own merit. Is Mr. Kane using them to justify this arrangement?’ Aurora, feeling a mix of anger and disbelief, bit her tongue and retorted, “I should’ve just

left behind with Keegan, wanted to speak but

explained, “An engagement doesn’t guarantee marriage. Grandma is merely providing a chance for you both to explore

family doesn’t force these matters. If it doesn’t work out, I’ll

Cordelia’s intentions: she sought a dependable man for Aurora. That’s why he considered Aldor -a man of

necessary to

of it, knowing that whatever the outcome,

was not inclined to advance in life

the years, some of whom had extended olive branches to him, he never once

a smart man and naturally

thought he’d be

distressed when he