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?”

coming for running your mouth with my best

his girlfriend was choosing her best friend over him. With the three of

to switch allegiances. “What favor

continued, “I just want you to give me a crash course in jewelry knowledge and share some

me to be your business mentor?” He shot her a look

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

I know I’m still an 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

hearts 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 want them to be the face

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

causing Vermont to be

those two people on board,

As someone with a partner, I don’t want