Mr. Kane Got Blacklisted

Chapter 1487

Chapter 1487

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?”

“You had it coming for running your mouth with my best friend,” Felicity giggled.

Vermont could not believe that his girlfriend was choosing her best friend over him. With the three of them against him,

Vermont swiftly decided to switch allegiances. “What favor do you have in mind?”

“It’s nothing much.” Stella smiled and continued, “I just want you to give me a crash course in jewelry knowledge and share some insights on how to run this store while you’re at it.”

Vermont did not know how 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 not a fool.

“Who said competitors can’t be partners?” Stella squinted and painted an optimistic picture. “Your jewelry store relies on artists from your company for endorsements. How much buzz do they actually generate?”

“Now, consider my position. 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 zero scandals. His endorsement power speaks for itself, don’t you think?”

“Then, there’s Nicole, who can win the 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 of your brand?”

Stella’s 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 fees were

expensive, causing Vermont to be hesitant.

‘If Stella brought those two people on board, sales would skyrocket,’ thought Vermont. ‘But…’

We can leave Nicole out of this. As someone with a partner, I don’t want to work with my ex.”

These words were clearly directed at Felicity, but she was not having any of it.

“She’s not just your ex; she’s also your former rival. I bet you don’t want to collaborate with her because you’re afraid of being reminded of how she played you.”

Vermont was speechless. “Could you cut me some slack here?”

Felicity huffed, “It’d be amazing if we could get Nicole on board. She’s known for selling out products. The stuff she uses always becomes viral. I used to have a colleague whose mother-in-law wasn’t even a fan of Nicole. She was just a regular viewer, but she loved buying clothes, jewelry, and bags for her daughter-in-law. All those products were based on Nicole’s on-screen looks and some from her endorsements.”

Stella was not particularly close to Nicole. She only mentioned her to tempt Vermont. She might face challenges if they wanted her to participate in the plan.

Keegan caught her concern and said, “I’ll talk to Nicole.”

Stella was surprised and asked, “Are you close with her?” “I have my connections,” Keegan explained, as he was ready to ask for Leighton’s help.

Stella nodded. “Okay. Terms are negotiable as long as she’s open to the idea.”