Mr. Kane Got Blacklisted

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?”

had it coming for running your mouth with my

could not believe that his girlfriend was choosing her best friend over

“What favor do you have

smiled and continued, “I just want you to give me a crash course

we’re competitors. Are you really asking me to be your business mentor?” He shot her

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

cousin, Leighton, for instance. He’s the top dog in the local entertainment scene. He has a clean-cut personal life, pays taxes like clockwork, and has zero scandals. His endorsement power speaks for

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 want

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

causing Vermont to

on board,

of this. As someone with a partner,