From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 28

To Daniel, Rebecca was the epitome of grace and elegance, and Sherman, on the other hand, was the cool cucumber in any crisis.

Together, they were a match made in heaven.

“Why waste time on women when there are more productive things to do?” Sherman strode into the room, his mind already on business. “How’s the CIS data blueprint coming along? Has anyone taken the job yet?”

Daniel paled, hurrying to match Sherman. “Not yet…”

Meanwhile, Anthea and Nanson had left the casino early after a string of losses dampened their spirits.

Nanson heaved a sigh. “Why is luck eluding us tonight…”

“Uncle Nanson, count this.” Anthea handed over the wad of cash she held.

Nanson shifted his expression from gloom to shock as he counted. “Holy smokes! Six grand! Did you win all this tonight?”

With a subtle nod, Anthea was softened by the moonlight with an ethereal glow.

“Weren’t you on a losing streak? How’d you win so much?” Nanson was puzzled.

Anthea smirked, “Because I win big. The losses were just small change.”

attention

and flashed her

prouder of his brilliant niece!

farmers‘ market to pick up some veggies and meat to make

tonic for Carole,

for ancient healing arts,

to find Anthea bustling in the kitchen, a bittersweet feeling washing over her. Carole felt guilty for

awake. The soup’s ready,” Anthea announced, “Better have it while it’s still hot.”

cook for me after working late. I should be the one cooking for you.”

not tired. You can cook for

11:46

afternoon, Anthea headed to work, but as soon as she walked in, Baldie

back, slightly surprised.

keep his nervousness at bay. “I’m Baldie. Are

“That’s me.”

as he got closer to Anthea, stammering out, “Are you

nodded. “Yes, I am.”

Hadn’t Harriet mentioned Anthea had dropped out?

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