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.”

‘I earned 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

with Keegan, wanted to speak

engagement doesn’t guarantee marriage. Grandma is merely providing a chance for you both to explore this.

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

-a man

to manage Aurora’s more challenging

that whatever the outcome,

not inclined to advance

by many outstanding women during social events over the years, some of whom had extended olive

a smart man and

of marriage but never thought he’d

feel distressed when