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?”

it coming for running your mouth with

that his girlfriend was choosing her best friend over him. With

allegiances. “What

want you to give me a crash course in jewelry knowledge and share some

to respond. “Stella, we’re competitors. Are you really asking me to be your business mentor?” He shot her a look to indicate that he was

store relies on artists from your

dog in the local entertainment scene. He

of many. A lot of her middle-aged and elderly 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

the deal. The promotional influence of a top-tier celebrity was beyond question. However, the endorsement fees

causing Vermont to be

on board, sales would skyrocket,’

leave Nicole out of this. As someone with a partner, I don’t want

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