Mr. Kane Got Blacklisted

Felicity Thompson chimed in, “With how stingy you are, if you didn’t steal something on his birthday, he’d think you had
changed.” Vermont ground his teeth.
“You're heartless! I might be stingy with others, but when have I ever been stingy with you or my bros?” Felicity gave an
example, “Did you forget how you tricked both me and your bros, getting me to cook for you for a month without spending a
penny?” Vermont defended himself, “As a middleman, can’t I make a bit of a margin? I just got a few meals out of it, is that so
bad?” “Shameless!” As they bickered, they reached Keegan.
Vermont handed Keegan a gift box, “Happy birthday, bro.
When you fell into the water, I thought I’d be visiting your grave for your birthdays.
Luckily, the heavens didn’t want you yet.
So today, I solemnly promise that as long as I outlive you, I’ll celebrate your birthday every year.” Felicity elbowed him.
“Watch your mouth! It’s his birthday, no talk of death!” Vermont slung an arm around her shoulders, looking at Keegan with a
serious gaze.
“What I mean is, I want to be your best friend for life.” Keegan felt a warm surge in his chest.
He took the gift calmly, “ We'll see how you behave.” “Tsk—if you’re touched, just cry.
Stop acting tough!” Vermont scoffed.
“Open my gift last.
If you open it too soon, everything else will seem dull.” Felicity asked curiously, “What did you get him?” Vermont waggled his
finger.
“Secret.” Felicity rolled her eyes and handed over her gift, “Well, you have everything, so I didn’t know what to get.
My mom’s shops are upgrading, and I recommended Luna to her.
She wants fifty units to attract customers.
I’ve scheduled a meeting, so just sign the contract when you can.

That’s my gift.
I only ask that you treat Stella well.
If you mistreat her, I'll...
I'll tell everyone your robots hit people!” Stella and Vermont were both struck speechless.
“Babe, sweetheart, money maker, did our mom mistake Keegan for her son-in-law?” Vermont asked, clutching his chest
dramatically.
Felicity gave him a disdainful look.
“Mom knows Keegan is Stella’s husband.
She agreed because she likes the product; a friend gifted her one, and she loves it.
That’s why she’s ordering fifty units.” “Didn’t you tell her your boyfriend sells houses? Get her to buy a few dozen?” Felicity
scoffed, “Mom values relationships, not foolishness.” Vermont clutched his chest, looking heartbroken.
The gift was substantial, and Stella felt its weight.
She pulled Felicity aside, whispering, “Felicity, this is too much.
You don't need to use favors with us.
We appreciate the gesture, but let’s not have your mom sign the order.” Anear-billion deal was no small matter.
Florence Klein raised Felicity on hard-earned money; accepting this felt wrong.
Felicity replied, “The fifty units were Mom’s idea.
She insisted on meeting Keegan personally to sign the contract.” Stella wanted to say more, but Keegan gently stopped her,
“Thank you, and thank your mom for me.
I really appreciate this gift.”