Mr. Kane Got Blacklisted

It was getting late, and Marshall had to take his leave.

Wenham asked him to stay a while longer out of courtesy and then called for a driver to take him home. Marshall politely declined, saying a colleague was coming to pick him up.

Shortly after, they heard a car engine outside the house. His colleague had arrived.

After bidding goodbye, Marshall got into the car.

The driver was his new apprentice, a graduate who had just finished his studies half a year ago. He appeared very young but somewhat reserved. After greeting Marshall, he remained silent as he did not know what else to say.

Marshall undid the button on his collar, stretched his neck, and looked at his phone.

There were numerous missed calls and voicemails, mainly from his mother. Two WhatsApp messages were from Irene, a few work-related messages, and some New Year’s greetings from various group chats.

message from Irene. One read: [It’s the New Year. Why can’t you just enjoy it?] The other one said: [Your grandfather is upset.] Marshall cleared the

“Mr. Moore, where should we

office. I need

apprentice

not gone far

thinking it was another message from his mother. However, when he checked it, he saw a message from Kayla: [Happy New Year. If you wish

he transferred two hundred

the blessing.] Marshall chuckled before replying: [You’re too polite.] Kayla asked: [By the way, why did you take it so seriously?] Marshall thought for a moment before he replied: [Because only your New Year wish looks like you typed it yourself.] Kayla said: [It was forwarded

with your money, I’ll help you fulfill your New Year’s wish.] Marshall laughed: [Any wish?] [As long as it’s achievable within two hundred dollars. If my dad found out that I did an unprofitable deal, he’s going to be very disappointed in me.] Her response made Marshall laugh for a while before he replied: [Hmm… I wish to receive your

his apprentice to stop and buy some