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.”

“If this works out, I expect a seat at the

parents’ seats—as long as your

Vermont was momentarily stunned.

tell me more about Jaylene.

much good at everything. But she’s also spoiled,

“So, compared to her, my strengths aren’t

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

smirked, “Vermont, my marriage hasn’t even started yet. I

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

as she noticed Aaron returning to the car. “I could use a

friend Keegan’s sister is getting engaged, and Jaylene is likely to be there since she likes Keegan. Aaron will want to see

agreed just as Aaron opened the car door. Seeing she was on the phone, he asked softly, “Are

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

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

the engine and gently

her seatbelt and followed him

Tatiana was about to use her bag to shield herself,

made sure the umbrella covered her more, letting his shoulders

him and asked softly, “Aaron, are you

of it, he quickly moved

again but was stopped by a car

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

of his daze, took the umbrella, and said,

even closer, “Aaron, I’ll do my best to help you. I don’t know if it 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 her loss,

to receiving compliments, especially from someone other than family. Even Jaylene never praised