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

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

swiftly decided to switch allegiances. “What favor do

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

me to be your business mentor?” He shot

optimistic picture. “Your jewelry store relies on artists from your company for endorsements. How much buzz do they actually

the top dog in the local entertainment scene. He has a

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

words struck a chord with Vermont. He wanted in on the deal. The promotional influence of a top-tier celebrity was beyond question. However, the endorsement

Vermont

brought those two people on board,

someone with a partner, I don’t want to