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.”

aback, thinking, ‘I earned those bonuses on my own merit. Is Mr. Kane using them to justify this arrangement?’ Aurora, feeling a mix

Keegan, wanted to speak but

marriage. Grandma is merely providing a chance for you both to explore this. The final decision

family doesn’t force these matters. If it doesn’t

why he considered Aldor -a man of ability, with a

was necessary to manage

stayed out of it, knowing that whatever the outcome, it should be based

to advance in life through

social events over the years, some of whom had

was a smart man

marriage but never thought he’d be the one who would get

when he thought about getting together