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.”

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

“You can have my parents’ seats—as long as your gift is

Vermont was momentarily stunned.

“Now, tell me more about Jaylene.

“Jaylene’s talented—she writes well, plays the piano, draws, she’s pretty much good at everything. But she’s also spoiled, dependent on her mom,

to her,

replied, “They are. You’re tougher, sharper, and more determined than she

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

definitely outmaneuver her.

smiled as she noticed Aaron returning to the car. “I could use a chance to meet her

soon. My friend Keegan’s sister is getting engaged, and Jaylene is likely to be there since she likes Keegan. Aaron will want to see her, so she’ll find a

agreed just as Aaron opened the car door. Seeing she

her eyes, and said, “The call woke me

replied, “I didn’t wait long. I was about to call you when

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

and followed him out of

and the air was foggy. Just as Tatiana was about to use her bag to shield

didn’t know each other well, he made sure the umbrella covered

him and asked softly, “Aaron,

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

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

you should hold the umbrella. I can’t reach,

his daze, took the umbrella, and

it will work, but even if it doesn’t, I hope you won’t doubt yourself. You’re a

from someone