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.”

“If this works out, I expect a seat at the head table at

seats—as long as

Vermont was momentarily stunned.

tell me more about Jaylene. I need to

at everything. But she’s also spoiled, dependent

her, my

more determined than she is. She can’t compete

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

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

car. “I

is likely to be there since she likes Keegan. Aaron will want to

as Aaron opened the car door. Seeing she was on the

ended the call, rubbed her eyes, and said, “The call woke me up. Sorry to keep you waiting, Aaron. Why didn’t

“I didn’t wait long. I was

gently said, “Let’s go, it’s time to

seatbelt and followed

was foggy. Just as Tatiana was about to use her bag to shield herself, Aaron came over with an

was truly a gentleman. Even though they didn’t know each other well, he made sure the umbrella covered her more, letting his shoulders get

up at him and asked softly, “Aaron, are you always this

instinctively stepped back. When he realized she got wet because of it, he quickly moved the umbrella back over her. He fumbled to

stepped back again but was stopped by a car behind him. Tatiana cornered him

should hold the umbrella. I can’t reach,

took

help you. I don’t know if it will work, but even if it doesn’t, I hope you won’t doubt yourself. You’re a good guy—smart, caring, and talented. If she doesn’t see that, it’s

to receiving compliments, especially from someone other than family. Even Jaylene