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?”

your mouth with

believe that his girlfriend was choosing her best friend over him. With the three of them against

switch allegiances. “What favor do you

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

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

said competitors can’t be partners?” Stella squinted and painted an optimistic picture. “Your jewelry store relies on artists from your company

upcoming artist, but take my 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 itself,

elderly audience thinks she’s a sweetheart. Remember the time she promoted a cooking oil, and it

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

causing Vermont to be

on board, sales would skyrocket,’ thought Vermont.

this. As someone with a partner, I don’t want