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.”

drawing attention

flashed

prouder of his brilliant niece!

farmers‘ market to

tonic for Carole, designed to

knack for ancient healing arts,

to find Anthea bustling in the kitchen, a bittersweet feeling

Anthea announced, “Better have it while it’s still hot.”

up early to cook for me after working late.

worry about it. I’m not tired. You

11:46

as soon as she

Anthea looked back, slightly surprised.

keep his nervousness at bay. “I’m Baldie. Are you Anthea, right?”

“That’s me.”

got closer to Anthea, stammering out, “Are you

“Yes, I am.”

hesitated. Hadn’t Harriet mentioned Anthea had dropped

added, “I’m at Maple Grove High School. Which