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.”

we have the air conditioning on in here,

of Cloudcrest. Passersby were bundled in their winter coals. A cold gust hit him, but instead of shivering, he felt a warm embrace enveloping him. The shirt workedi

up as he dashed back into the café. “Ms. Yeager, it’s

finalize the contract?” Anthea asked,

sign!” Talbot, containing his excitement, scribbled his signature onto the contract. A temperature–regulating garment was unheard of, even in technologically advanced Country Pellonia. This innovation would take

eyes; she was his benefactor. “Pleasure doing business with you,” she said, handing over a set of keys – office,

bowed respectfully. Thank you for your

had begun to speak to her with

and Daniel Robinson planned

joining me in Capital City for RealTimeFlow’s

Sherman replied, his eyes

had hoped to play matchmaker between Sherman and Rebecca at the gala, but Sherman’s outright refusal dashed those plans. Narrowing his eyes, Daniel pressed on, “Griffin YC will be there. Don’t you want to see the

snapped open, the chess