Vermont was surprised. “Thirty percent?” he asked. “Listen, Stella, the selling price for these can easily hit eight figures. Do you know what giving me thirty percent means?”

He was worried that Stella might not be familiar with the value of these items, so he thought it would be best to give her a heads-up.

Stella chuckled, “Of course. I’m well aware of this. I’m offering you a generous commission, so you won’t shortchange me. We’ll both benefit from the sale. But, if you feel uneasy about taking thirty percent of the profit, you could do me a little favor in return.”

“Don’t worry. I may not have much, but I have a thick skin. I’m comfortable with taking your money,” Vermont reassured.

Stella was taken aback by his comment.

Keegan kicked Vermont from behind, nearly causing him to crash into the coffee table.

“Hey!” Vermont ground his teeth. “I was just kidding! Can’t y’all take a joke?”

your mouth with my

her best friend over

allegiances. “What favor do you have

much.” Stella smiled and continued, “I just want you to give me a crash course in

really asking me to be your business mentor?” He shot her a look to indicate that he was

squinted and painted an optimistic picture. “Your jewelry store relies on artists from your company for

upcoming artist, but take my cousin, Leighton, for instance. He’s the top dog in the local entertainment

audience thinks she’s a sweetheart. Remember the time she promoted a cooking oil, and it flew off the shelves? Imagine her popularity. Don’t you want them to be

wanted in on the deal. The promotional influence of a top-tier celebrity was beyond

Vermont to be

on

out of this. As someone with a partner, I don’t want to work

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