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.”

them to justify this arrangement?’ Aurora, feeling a mix of anger and disbelief, bit her tongue and retorted, “I should’ve just ignored this whole thing!” before storming off

Keegan, wanted to speak but

guarantee marriage. Grandma is merely providing a chance

doesn’t force these matters. If it

Cordelia’s intentions: she sought a dependable man for Aurora. That’s why he considered Aldor -a man of ability, with a straightforward personal life and a record of

to

it, knowing that whatever the outcome, it should

inclined to advance in life

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

was a smart man and naturally

never thought he’d be the one who would get

when he thought about