“Alright. Just keep an eye on him. Don’t take any unnecessary risks. Otherwise, the consequences-” The man in the cap abruptly ended the call before the person on the other line could finish.
He pulled out another cigarette, lit it, and squinted at Keegan’s photo on his phone. The face was blurry, leaving only a faint resemblance.
The person on the other end could not help but curse, “That fucking idiot!” He then dialed another number to report the situation. “Boss, this guy is unpredictable. I’m worried that things might go south.”
“He can’t even remember someone’s face. What kind of trouble could he possibly cause? Just keep a close eye on him,”
came the dismissive response.
The man hesitated and spoke in a low voice. “Understood.”
Stella did not waste anytime. The next day, she approached Vermont to discuss the possibility of opening a company together.
Vermont was in his office, as he listened to the plan. Stella painted an optimistic picture of their potential collaboration. It was a concept that amused him.
“I…” Vermont began to respond but was interrupted by a cough from Keegan.
He immediately bit his lip and thought, ‘Am I being forced into this collaboration? These two are shameless!’
While Vermont was not entirely uninterested in the idea, he admittedly had not paid much attention to his jewelry store with his diverse business interests. The leftover materials from his store were usually sold off at a low price. It was indeed a waste.
Moreover, since the incident with Bella, he had not found a suitable spokesperson for the jewelry store. If he collaborated with Stella and managed to convince Leighton to come on board, it would be a major win.
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