From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 179

“Here’s the contract. If everything looks good to you, just sign on the dotted line” said Anthoa calmly

Talbot adjusted his glasses and said, “I’m sorry, but could I take a look at the prototype first?”

Though Anthea’s pitch was impressive, Talbot couldn’t commit without seeing the product firsthand. The world was full of smooth talkers, and besides, Anthea was so young. Could she really have invented a garment that adjusted its temperature? It sounded far–fetched Talbot didn’t fancy his business acumen going to waste on a pipe dream

Anthea handed him a tote bag. “Mr. Talbot, feel free to try it on.”

Skeptically, Talbot went to the restroom, pulling the garment from the bag. He frowned, the shirt looked utterly ordinary. Indistinguishable from the white button–down he was wearing. He should have known better. How could a teenager come up with such a revolutionary invention?

many

Disappointed, Talbot returned to the table. “Ms. Yeager, this shirt seems no different from any other fabric.”

to the ambient temperature. Since we have

their winter coals. A cold gust hit him, but instead of shivering, he felt a warm embrace enveloping him.

dashed back into the café. “Ms. Yeager, it’s incredible! This shirt is nothing short of a

shall we finalize the contract?” Anthea asked,

unheard of, even in technologically advanced Country Pellonia. This innovation would take the

she said, handing over a set of keys – office, car, and warehouse.

for your

realizing it, he had begun to speak to her with reverence. Despite her

gala, and Daniel Robinson planned a trip

me in Capital City for RealTimeFlow’s

his

plans. Narrowing his eyes, Daniel pressed

snapped open, the chess piece twirling on his