Chapter 1871

Aldor and Aurora were equally perplexed, unable to understand Keegan's anger.

Aurora, realizing the predicament Cordelia had put her in with Aldor, turned to her brother Keegan for support. She cautiously said, "Keegan, Grandma wants me to get engaged to Aldor."

Keegan took a moment, glanced at Aldor, and dryly commented, "Marrying my sister doesn't mean a pay raise."

Their speechlessness reflected their surprise at his response.

Aurora couldn't believe it. She pressed, "Is that all you're going to say?"

Keegan pondered, then added, "Once you make this choice, there's no going back."

Aurora's hopes sank. She had expected Keegan to be vehemently against the idea. 'How can he be okay with his subordinate marrying his sister? We're from different worlds, and I've been nothing but harsh to Aldor! Has Keegan lost his mind?'

Trying to reason with her brother, Aurora pointed out, "Look at us, Keegan. Do you really think Aldor and I are a good match?"

them off guard,

below his standard. He's earned plenty of

bonuses on my own merit. Is Mr. Kane

and retorted, "I should've just ignored this whole thing!" before storming off

with Keegan, wanted to speak

explained, "An engagement doesn't guarantee marriage. Grandma is merely providing a chance for you both to explore this. The

family doesn't force these matters. If it doesn't work out, I'll speak with

sought a dependable man for Aurora. That's why he considered Aldor -a man of ability, with a straightforward personal life and a record of staying out of

to manage Aurora's

knowing that whatever the outcome, it should be based

was not inclined to advance in life through

during social events over the years, some of whom had extended olive branches to him, he never once compromised

a smart man and naturally understood Keegan's

marriage but never thought he'd be the

feel distressed when he thought about getting

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