Mr. Kane Got Blacklisted

Chapter 2021

Chapter 2021

Chapter 2021

Keegan was taken aback.

'This does indeed sound like something I would say. Or rather, more like the kind of thing mom would

throw my way back when I was younger.'

No matter how stellar Keegan's achievements were during his childhood, Dahlia always had a way of

cutting him down. "Don't be too proud.

Someone might surpass you next time."

"Your dad and I spent a fortune on your education, it's the least you can do, ’ she'd say.

Keegan rarely received praise from Dahlia. Naturally, he struggled to share his achievements with his

partner properly. What he intended as uplifting encouragement often sounded more like belittlement.

Dahlia wasn't the best role model for Keegan. Despite thinking he'd distanced himself from his mother,

constant praise from those around him blinded him to how much he mirrored her in specific aspects.

Looking at Stella with puppy eyes, Keegan asked softly, "So, do you prefer the old me or the current

me?"

Stella chuckled and whispered in his ear, "You're the kind of guy who can learn from your mistakes. I’d

like you no matter what."

Keegan grinned and said, "Actually, I've seen the movie. I went to the director's place to check the raw

footage before it hit the screens. The acting is actually good."

"Was it still a C-rating performance?"

Keegan laughed. "It's a B-rating performance this time."

Olivia reached out before Stella had the chance to contact her first.

The Warrens' affairs have been under discussion in their circle recently.

Erick's charges were practically set in stone. He was now in the hands of the authorities, awaiting due

process.

Olivia was an intelligent businesswoman, but she wasn't all about the money. She consistently warned

Erick to steer clear of the gray areas in politics.

She had assets in her name, enough to keep the family afloat. She didn't need the blood money from

Erick's questionable dealings.

If something went down, the entire family would be in disarray.

Erick verbally agreed to Olivia's wishes but needed money to fuel his extramarital affair and support his

illegitimate child.

Olivia controlled the family finances and with such huge expenses for his infidelity, Erick had to find

other means to get the money.

He turned to illegal activities.

Erick couldn't confess to Olivia about the funds, as they were all dedicated to sustaining his mistress

and child.

When the illegitimate child needed schooling, the mistress insisted on a million-dollar home in an

upscale area. Otherwise, she threatened to bring the child to his workplace and expose everything to

Olivia.

Erick was at a loss, so he confessed his actions to Dahlia.

Dahlia came up with the idea for him to steal a million dollars from Olivia.

With the money for the house secured, there were still bills for renovation and a car.

Living in an upscale neighborhood meant everyone had a luxury car worth a small fortune. Once the

floodgates of desire opened, it became an insatiable pit.

Erick had to keep resorting to illegal means to meet the demands of the mother and child.

Olivia was in Astra Height when she called Stella. She mentioned a topnotch bakery nearby and asked

her to meet up there, saying she'd swing by after finishing her work.

Intrigued, Stella asked, "What's keeping you so busy, Olivia?"

"I'm cleaning out the place for the mistress to settle in. Want to swing by and take a peek?" Olivia

replied in disdain.

"You bet!"