Mr. Kane Got Blacklisted

Felicity blushed, her hand poised to strike, but Vermont grabbed it and pulled her into his embrace.

"You know, when you dashed off after that fib the other day and Corbin Steven asked me about you, I instantly knew you were pulling a fast one.

I didn't even recognize you.

But back then, I just figured it was another ploy from some wannabe celebrity trying to grab my attention.

With my looks and wealth, I attract quite the crowd." Felicity made a face of disgust.

"Such a narcissist!" Vermont chuckled.

"I've seen all sorts of tactics, but you're the first to greet me with a hug as if we've known each other for ages.

I thought maybe it was because you were not exactly a heartthrob, so you had to resort to some unique methods to catch my eye." Felicity bristled slightly at the "not exactly a heartthrob" remark but was intrigued by Vermont's initial impression of her.

Her curiosity piqued.

"I was intrigued, though.

what else she's got up her sleeve to win me over.' So, I scanned the crowd and found you patiently

was known for this

alone; there were seven or eight others ahead of

patiently until she was almost next in

turn, the chef announced there was only enough for three more servings,

to be the

watched the chef prepare the foie gras, she struck up a conversation, asking for

his desire for foie gras, prompting his mother to

it was sold out, and the mother

he looked at her eagerly and asked, "Sister, can you tell me what it tastes like?” Who could refuse under such circumstances? Felicity handed the foie gras to the child and watched

child, showing remarkable consideration, shared half

sat together in a corner, relishing

by the scene, Vermont approached and tapped

looked up, tears glistening in her

then, I was thinking..." Vermont didn't finish

felt a pang of embarrassment at