From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

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Daniel glinted with scornful amusement as he said, “It’s a classic case of playing hard to get. my friend. She baits you with some fancy trick, piques your interest, and then vanishes into thin air, leaving you itching with curiosity. Just when you’re about to burst with anticipation. she’ll make her grand re–entrance!”

In Daniel’s mind, a poser couldn’t make it to the big leagues.

Compared to the sweet Rebecca, she’d never stoop to such tricks.

Too bad. Sherman’s misunderstanding about Rebecca ran too deep.

“Really?” Sherman squinted, a playful mole near his eye becoming more charming as he smirked.

“Bet on it.” Daniel continued. “Sherman, just you wait. She’s bound to show up after tomorrow!”

“And if she doesn’t after three days?” Sherman arched an eyebrow.

“If not, I’ll livestream myself eating dirt!” Daniel declared, thumping his chest with resolve. thinking. “If she’s following the playbook, Anthea will show up for sure.

“Is that a promise?”

“Of course!” Daniel asserted with confidence.

Sherman curved his lips into a knowing smile, casually observing the scene below as usual.

a hundred times over. We’re all old foxes here. Does she think she can

high society in Capital City. Known for his love of the game and playing it with a wild streak, Daniel had charmed an endless list of

knew all the moves

and bed. Instead, she sat at her desk, head bowed as

was right beside

a game or a

she had been writing on, and used the formula she

on the site she’d been aiming for.

it!” Anthea flashed a triumphant smile and laid

famous tech corporations from all around the world

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task, you’d

original world, but this was a different

take her long to track. down this network and successfully bypass the barriers.

registration page and created

username field, she carefully typed: Phoenix–YC.

the globe. Anthea was fresh and unknown without any reputation, so

then navigated to the