Chapter 1873


    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, nced at Aldor, and drylymented, “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?”


    Keegan’s indifferent reply caught them off guard, “Aldor can handle being with someone below his


    standard. He’s earned plenty of bonuses from me, after all.”


    Aldor was inwardly taken aback, thinking, ‘I earned those bonuses on my own merit. Is Mr. Kane using


    them to justify this arrangement?’ Aurora, feeling a mix of anger and disbelief, bit her tongue and


    retorted, “I should’ve just ignored this whole thing!” before storming off upstairs.


    Aldor, left behind with Keegan, wanted to speak but hesitated.


    Keegan, not even ncing at him, exined, “An engagement doesn’t guarantee marriage. Grandma


    is merely providing a chance for you both to explore this. The final decision is yours.”


    He continued, “The Kane family doesn’t force these matters. If it doesn’t work out, I’ll speak with


    Grandma.”


    Keegan understood Cordelia’s intentions: she 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


    conflicts.


    Alder’sposed demeanor was necessary to manage Aurora’s more challenging personality.


    Therefore, Keegan stayed out of it, knowing that whatever the oue, it should be based on genuine


    feelings and mutual understanding.


    Aldor was not inclined to advance in life through marriage.


    Despite being surrounded by many outstanding women during social events over the years, some of


    whom had extended olive branches to him, he never oncepromised his principles.


    He was a smart man and naturally understood Keegan’s implication.


    He liked the idea of marriage but never thought he’d be the one who would get married.


    He couldn’t help but feel distressed when he thought about getting together with Aurora.


    “Mr. Kane, would you reduce my pay if things don’t work out? ” Aldor pondered for a moment before


    asking.


    Keegan’s eyes twitched as he heard that. “One more word, and I’d cut your pay!” He sneered.


    Aldor sealed his lips.


    As Keegan finished speaking, he received a notification on his phone and nearly choked.


    Ste had posted something on her social media.


    [Will mixing these two together make it taste like the viral alcohol-infusedtte?] Attached with the


    caption was an image of a cup of expresso, a bottle of high end liquor, and a te of crabs in the


    middle.


    Keegan’s face darkened.


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