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.”

out, I expect a seat at the head table at your

“You can have my parents’ seats—as long as

Vermont was momentarily stunned.

me more about Jaylene. I need to be

she’s pretty much good at everything. But she’s also

her,

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

yet. I have my sister-in-law’s WhatsApp. You might want

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

Aaron returning to the car.

said, “There’s an opportunity 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,

Aaron opened the car door. Seeing

the call, rubbed her eyes, and said, “The call woke me up. Sorry to keep you waiting, Aaron.

I was about to call you

engine and gently said, “Let’s

her seatbelt and followed him out of

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

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

asked softly, “Aaron, are you always

he realized she got wet because of

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

looked up at him and said softly, “Aaron, you should hold the umbrella. I can’t reach,

his daze, took the

I don’t know if it will work, but even if it doesn’t, I hope you

compliments, especially from someone