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.”

a seat at the head

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

Vermont was momentarily stunned.

about Jaylene. I need to

at everything. But she’s also spoiled, dependent on her mom, and has never faced

her,

replied, “They are. You’re tougher, sharper, and more determined than she is. She can’t compete with you in

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

can definitely outmaneuver her. Go all in, and our cousin will back you up to win over

noticed Aaron returning to the car.

be there since she likes Keegan. Aaron will want to see her, so she’ll find a way to attend. I’ll set it up so you both can

Seeing she was on

call woke me up. Sorry to keep you

wait long. I was about to call you when you

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

and followed him out

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

he made sure the umbrella covered her more, letting his

and asked softly, “Aaron, are you

was taken aback and instinctively stepped back. When he realized she got wet because of it, he

Aaron stepped back again but was stopped by a car behind

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

out of his daze, took the

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

wasn’t used to receiving compliments, especially from