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.”

go ahead and look elsewhere,” the lady bluffed,

she believed Anthea had set her sights on the diner and wouldn’t

wasn’t a big deal. The lady and her family had been trying to sell the diner for three months without so much as a nibble. If some sucker came along willing to take on the $18,000 rent, they’d be over the moon!

was a funny thing. If they could make an extra $8,000,

and turned

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 make this deal. Let’s do it your way.

nodded

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

to rent a place destined to fail. She would regret

agree no take–backs once the contract is signed,” the lady said, masking her glee expertly.

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Chapter 70

I won’t regret

“Okay, follow me.”

out onto the

head in disbelief. Such a pretty young thing. What a shame she didn’t

a forsaken spot, she might as well

The Christensen Mansion.