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.

and began to sign.

clouds of worry that had plagued him for days. evaporated in an instant.

just then, Anthea

Pen out of ink?” Bart asked,

frosty smile touched Anthea. “Do you

on? Or was this just a bluff?

I don’t follow,” Bart said, feigning ignorance.

couldn’t understand the contract, could they?

a section. “This mentions a stake in the company. Care to explain? And here… Presenting such a

pull one over on a young girl. If she had been none the wiser, she would have been stuck with a mute loss, with no chance for complaint.

understood why this delivery company was on the brink of collapse. To run a business

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and sweat beaded on his forehead. He hadn’t expected Anthea to

Ms. Yeager, I must have given you the wrong one.

daring to deceive Anthea, Bart handed her the correct contract.

finding no issues, Anthea

company now, Ms. Yeager?” Bart offered.

by

deference.

Bart no longer dared to treat her as a mere child.