From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 142

At such a tender age, It was hard to believe Anthea could even grasp the complexities of a contract, let alone spot a loophole.

Bart sparkled his eyes with smug satisfaction.

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It was a flawless plan. He would not only secure a substantial sum, but the company

would continue to bear his name. It was a win–win situation.

Anthea skimmed the contract with a practiced eye, her expression unreadable. After a moment, she laid the document back on the desk.

“All set, Ms. Yeager?” Bart asked, barely containing his glee.

She gave a slight nod.

Seeing no sign of suspicion on her face, Bart produced a pen with a flourish. “Then let’s make it official with your signature. Oh, to avoid any future disputes, we’ll need your fingerprint in a few places.”

As a kid, she was. She missed the huge hole in the contract – she was so easy to dupe.

Bart believed he had been clever enough to plan for every eventuality.

pen and began to sign.

worry that had plagued him

just then, Anthea stopped

Pen out of ink?” Bart asked, feigning concern.

touched Anthea. “Do you take me for a

on? Or was this just a

you must be mistaken. I don’t follow,” Bart said, feigning ignorance.

child couldn’t understand the contract,

mentions a stake in the company.

over on a young girl. If she had been none the wiser, she would have been

the contract, Anthea understood why this delivery company was on the brink of collapse. To run a business without the slightest integrity was to invite

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hadn’t expected Anthea to actually

me see that,” Bart stammered, taking the contract. “I apologize, Ms. Yeager, I must have given you the wrong

to deceive Anthea, Bart handed her

finding no

you around the company now, Ms. Yeager?” Bart

will come by then. You can discuss work matters with him.”

nodded, following Anthea out with deference. “Of course. And

acumen, Bart no longer dared to