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

“You can have my parents’ seats—as long

Vermont was momentarily stunned.

“Now, tell me more about

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 faced any

“So, compared to her,

than she

eyes narrowed as she smirked, “Vermont, my marriage hasn’t even started yet. I have

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

returning to the car. “I could

likes Keegan. Aaron will want

door. Seeing she was on

me up. Sorry to keep you waiting, Aaron.

didn’t wait long. I was about to call

the engine and gently

unbuckled her seatbelt and followed him out of

about to use her

made sure the umbrella covered her more, letting his shoulders get wet. “Stay close and watch

at him and asked softly, “Aaron, are you

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

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

softly, “Aaron, you should hold the umbrella. I

snapped out of his daze, took

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

was stunned. He wasn’t used to receiving compliments, especially from someone other than family. Even Jaylene never praised him