Mr. Kane Got Blacklisted

Tatiana smiled and said, “Then let’s go eat noodles together.”

Aaron drove off with Tatiana. Maybe because things were going well, Aaron talked more with her. He was surprised to find how much they had in common—similar tastes and interests. She could discuss anything with him without just agreeing for the sake of it.

As they chatted more, they both felt like they had met too late. Aaron remarked, “If we’d met a few years earlier, we could have been great friends.”

Tatiana smiled, “It’s not too late now.”

Aaron wanted to continue, but seeing her yawn, he said, “You should rest. It’ll be a while before we get there. I’ll wake you up when we arrive.”

Tatiana murmured “Okay” and closed her eyes.

When they reached their destination, Tatiana was still asleep. Aaron noticed how peacefully she was sleeping and hesitated before deciding not to wake her. He quietly got out of the car, leaving the engine and air conditioner running, and went to order food.

As soon as he left, Tatiana’s eyes snapped open, clear and alert. She grabbed her phone and messaged Vermont, “Everything’s going well. We’re ready for the next step.”

Vermont quickly replied, “So soon?”

Tatiana responded, “I thought it would be more challenging, but he caved as soon as he saw my photo.”

Vermont sent an “awesome” emoji and asked, “Where are you now?”

Tatiana: “Having dinner with my future husband, bonding.”

Vermont: “Confident, huh?”

Tatiana: “Honestly, aside from his poor taste in women, he meets all my standards. He’s rich, kind, looks good, and while he’s a bit chubby, he’s not off-putting. It’s like he’s made for me.”

I expect a seat at

have my parents’ seats—as long as your

Vermont was momentarily stunned.

“Now, tell me more about Jaylene. I

plays the piano, draws, she’s pretty much good at everything. But she’s also spoiled, dependent on her mom,

sighed, “So, compared to her, my strengths aren’t

and more determined than she is. She can’t compete with you

smirked, “Vermont, my marriage hasn’t even started yet. I have my sister-in-law’s WhatsApp. You

it comes down to it, you can definitely outmaneuver her. Go all in, and our cousin will back

as she noticed Aaron returning to the car.

sister is getting engaged, and Jaylene is likely to be there since she likes Keegan. Aaron will want

as Aaron opened the car door. Seeing she was on the phone, he

me up. Sorry to keep you waiting,

wait long. I was about to call you when you

the engine and gently said, “Let’s go, it’s time to

followed him out of

use her bag to shield herself, Aaron came over with an umbrella and

a gentleman. Even though they didn’t know each other well, he made sure the umbrella covered her more, letting his shoulders get wet. “Stay close and watch out

looked up at him and asked softly, “Aaron,

back. When he realized she got wet because of it, he quickly moved the umbrella back

him. Aaron stepped back again but was stopped by a car behind him. Tatiana cornered him between her and the car, raising the

“Aaron, you should hold the umbrella. I can’t reach, and it’s hurting my

took the umbrella, and said, “Oh,

moved even closer, “Aaron, I’ll do my best to help you. I don’t know if it will work, but even if it doesn’t, I

wasn’t used to receiving compliments, especially from someone other than family. Even Jaylene never praised