From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 70

Entrepreneurs could be as cunning as foxes and spout lies as effortlessly as breathing.

She knew that Anthea was young and probably an easy mark.

Their diner was so remote that they barely saw any customers. They were losing money, losing thousands of dollars, and were desperate to offload the place.

But people these days were too savvy, too sharp to get fooled so easily!

“I’ll consider taking it off your hands if you waive the transfer fee.” Anthea said casually.

The lady’s ears perked up at that. She sensed an opportunity!

“Gotcha,” she thought. “The fish has bitten the bait!”

*Sweetheart, are you pulling my leg? We’ve put our hearts into this place. Look at the decor. Isn’t it gorgeous? We used the finest materials! An $8,000 transfer fee is the least we could ask

for.*

Anthea wasn’t born yesterday. She grinned and said, “Ma’am, I prefer to shoot straight. If you want to transfer, let’s get that contract signed. If not, I’ll look elsewhere.”

look elsewhere,” the lady

believed Anthea had set her sights on the diner and wouldn’t walk away over a

been trying to sell the diner for three months without so much as a

a funny thing. If they could make

more and

would return. But when Anthea’s figure was almost out of sight without a backward glance, she panicked and ran after her. “Wait, darling! You’re so hasty! I guess we can

nodded

sparkled with triumph. She couldn’t believe how easily she’d swayed Anthea. Anthea

place destined to fail. She would regret it

go then. We agree no take–backs once the contract is signed,” the lady said,

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worry. I won’t regret it,”

“Okay, follow me.”

hour later. Anthea walked out onto the main street,

shaking her head in disbelief. Such a pretty young

a diner in such a forsaken spot, she might

The Christensen Mansion.