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

Vermont was momentarily stunned.

“Now, tell me more about Jaylene. I need to be

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

sighed, “So, compared to her,

tougher, sharper, and more determined than she is.

my marriage hasn’t even started yet. I have my sister-in-law’s WhatsApp. You might

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

car. “I could

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

car door. Seeing she was on the phone, he asked softly, “Are

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

was

gently said, “Let’s go, it’s time

unbuckled her seatbelt and followed him

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

was truly a gentleman. Even though they didn’t know each other well, he made sure the umbrella covered her more, letting his shoulders get wet.

at him and asked softly, “Aaron,

instinctively stepped back. When he realized she got wet because of it, he quickly moved the umbrella back

stepped back again but was stopped by a car behind him. Tatiana cornered him between her and the

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

daze, took

work, but even if it doesn’t, I hope you won’t

stunned. He wasn’t used to receiving compliments, especially from someone other than

suddenly feeling shy, and said awkwardly,