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.”

my parents’ seats—as long as your gift is

Vermont was momentarily stunned.

me more about Jaylene. I need to be

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

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

tougher, sharper, and more determined than she is.

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 in, and our

as she noticed Aaron returning to the car. “I

likes Keegan.

the car door. Seeing she was on the

rubbed her eyes, and said, “The call woke me up. Sorry to keep you waiting, Aaron.

long. I was about to call you when you woke

engine and gently said, “Let’s

followed him out of

foggy. Just as Tatiana was about to use her bag to shield

each other well, he made sure the umbrella covered her more, letting his

him and asked softly, “Aaron,

of it, he quickly moved the umbrella back over her. He fumbled to apologize,

was stopped by a

“Aaron, you should hold the umbrella. I

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

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

stunned. He wasn’t used to receiving compliments, especially from someone other than family. Even Jaylene never

shy, and said awkwardly, “Let’s