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.”

I expect a seat

seats—as long as

Vermont was momentarily stunned.

more about Jaylene.

called her, saying, “Jaylene’s talented—she writes well, plays the piano, draws, she’s pretty much good at everything. But she’s also spoiled, dependent on her

compared to her, my strengths aren’t

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

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

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

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

likes Keegan. Aaron will want to see her, so she’ll

agreed just as Aaron opened the car door. Seeing she was on the phone,

said, “The call woke me up. Sorry to keep you waiting, Aaron. Why

wait long. I was about to call

off the engine and gently said, “Let’s

unbuckled her seatbelt and followed him out of the

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

the umbrella covered her more, letting his shoulders get wet. “Stay close

him and asked softly, “Aaron, are you always this kind to

When he realized she got wet because of it, he quickly moved the umbrella back over her. He fumbled to apologize,

and moved closer to him. Aaron stepped back again but was stopped by a car behind him. Tatiana cornered him

you should hold the umbrella. I

snapped out of his daze, took the umbrella, and said, “Oh,

it will work, but even if it doesn’t, I hope you won’t doubt yourself. You’re a good guy—smart, caring, and

compliments, especially from someone other than family. Even