From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 139

Mamie had seen her share of beauties in Capital City, but this young woman was

something else altogether.

If Anthea ever strutted down the boulevards of downtown, Mamie was sure she’d cause a sensation that would ripple through the city like an earthquake.

Caught off–guard by Anthea’s stunning presence, Mamie snapped to action, bustling about to make coffee.

“Please, have a seat.”

Sherman twirled a pen between his fingers, gesturing with the ease of a gentleman for Anthea to sit.

Mamie hurried over with freshly brewed coffee, “Your coffee, miss.”

“Thank you.” Anthea took a sip and set straight to business, “Let’s cut to the chase and discuss my fee.”

Sherman glanced at his assistant, who promptly produced a pre–prepared check.

Taking the check, Sherman slid it across the table to Anthea, “Fill in the amount you see fit.”

What confidence, fitting of a big shot!

number down, ready to pass the check back

“Once I say something, I never go back on my word. Keep it.”

How straightforward!

check away

I have some troubling data here. Would you mind taking

one to be outdone in generosity.

brief inspection said, “It’s no

keystrokes until Anthea paused and looked up at Sherman, “What’s going on with this?”

moved closer, peering over her shoulder, “Where’s the issue?”

Jeaning in to see

near the screen, explaining. This is where multiple

was only after finishing his sentence

close enough that his chin nearly brushed her hair, soft as silk with

was oblivious to their closeness. A mere turn of

straightened up and retreated to his

her work, her delicate fingers dancing across the

watching Anthea in awe, as

was indeed Phoenix–YC.

of her caliber could handle such complex data with

later, Anthea handed the laptop to Sherman, “Any