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 waiting in line for foie gras." The foie gras, freshly seared by the chef, took time,

this delicacy, and Felicity had been

wasn't alone; there were seven or eight others ahead of

until she was almost

chef announced there was only

happened to be

prepare the foie gras, she struck up a conversation, asking for hers to be

expressed his desire for

out, and the mother pointed out that the last one was

when Felicity finally received her foie gras, 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 him devour it

child, showing remarkable consideration, shared

eyes lit up, and they sat together in a corner, relishing

approached and tapped her on

up, tears glistening in her

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

pang of embarrassment at his laughter,