Mr. Kane Got Blacklisted by Eleven Jewell

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.”

Vermont: “If this works out, I expect a seat at the head table at your wedding.”

can have my parents’ seats—as long as

Vermont was momentarily stunned.

me more about Jaylene. I

good at everything. But she’s also spoiled, dependent on her mom, and has

her, my strengths aren’t as

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

narrowed as she smirked, “Vermont, my marriage hasn’t even started yet. I have my sister-in-law’s WhatsApp. You might

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

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

to be there since she likes Keegan. Aaron will want to see her, so she’ll find a way to attend. I’ll set it up so you

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

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

wait long. I was about to call you

engine and gently said, “Let’s go, it’s

followed him out of

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

didn’t know each other well, he made sure the umbrella covered her

softly, “Aaron, are you always this kind to

taken aback and instinctively stepped back. When he realized she got wet because of it, he quickly moved the umbrella back over her. He fumbled to

Aaron stepped back again but was stopped by a car behind him. Tatiana cornered him

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

of his daze, took the

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

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

gripped the umbrella tightly, suddenly feeling shy, and said awkwardly, “Let’s go