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.”

expect a seat at

parents’ seats—as long

Vermont was momentarily stunned.

“Now, tell me more about Jaylene. I need to

talented—she writes well, plays the piano, draws, she’s pretty much good at everything. But she’s also spoiled, dependent on her mom, and has never

“So, compared to her,

“They are. You’re tougher, sharper, and more determined than she is. She can’t

hasn’t even started yet. I have my sister-in-law’s WhatsApp. You might want to

and reassured her, “Anyway, if it comes down to it, you can definitely outmaneuver her. Go all in, and our cousin

Aaron returning to the car. “I could use a chance to meet her

she likes Keegan. Aaron will want to see her,

Tatiana agreed just as Aaron opened the car door. Seeing she

the call, rubbed her eyes, and said, “The call woke me up. Sorry

I was about to

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

and followed him out

and the air was foggy. Just as Tatiana was about to use her bag to shield herself, Aaron came over with an umbrella and held it over

he made sure the umbrella covered her more, letting his shoulders

asked softly, “Aaron, are you always this kind

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

him. Aaron stepped back again but was stopped by

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

his daze, took the

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

used to receiving compliments, especially from someone