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!

ready to pass the check

look, asserting confidently, “Once I say something, I never

How straightforward!

tucked the check away

I have some troubling data here.

Anthea nodded, not one

the laptop to Anthea, who after a brief inspection

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

peering over her shoulder, “Where’s

the screen, and Sherman, Jeaning in

one hand on the table and the other near the screen, explaining. This is where

was only after finishing his sentence that Sherman realized

were close enough that his chin nearly brushed her hair, soft

mere turn

and retreated to his seat, sipping his

her delicate fingers dancing across the keyboard, resembled a beautiful and untouchable statue.

Anthea in awe,

indeed Phoenix–YC.

someone of her caliber could handle such

laptop to