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!

wasn’t shy but scribbled a number down, ready to pass the check

say something,

How straightforward!

check away

“Ms. Yeager, I

not one to be

brief inspection said, “It’s no

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

her shoulder,

Jeaning in to see clearer

other near the screen, explaining. This is where

sentence that Sherman realized their

nearly brushed her hair, soft as silk with

was oblivious to their closeness. A mere turn of her head would graze her

to his seat, sipping his coffee to cool the unexpected heat

work, her delicate fingers dancing across the keyboard, resembled

watching Anthea in awe,

indeed

caliber could handle

Anthea handed the laptop to Sherman,