From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 185

Anthea was unflappable, even in this chaotic situation. Sarah couldn’t help but admire her cool

composure.

Daniel chimed in, “Hey, it’s your first time in Capital City, right? C’mon, let me show you around. My treat! It’ll be a blast, and you’ll get the lay of the land.”

“Thanks, but we’ve already booked a hotel. We appreciate the offor though,” Anthea declined graciously.

Sherman spoke up with a casual air, “Our driver’s here to pick us up. Ms. Yeager, if you don’t mind, we could give you a lift.”

As he finished speaking, a sleek stretch limousine pulled up in front of them.

“Well, we’d be fools to turn down that offer.”

Capital City traffic was a nightmare, taxis were rare as hen’s teeth, and you had to book rideshares in advance. With a ride already at their feet, Anthea saw no reason to refuse.

“After you,” Sherman said, opening the car door with the grace of a gentleman, his other hand thoughtfully shielding them from the car’s roofline.

“Thank you,” Anthea and Sarah said as they slid into the plush interior.

Daniel was gobsmacked. Sherman had never been this considerate with a woman before. Anthea was probably the first girl to ever ride in Sherman’s limo.

Could it be… did Sherman have a thing for Anthea? They did seem a good match, but what about Rebecca? Rebecca was kind, a vegetarian, a chess player.

Anthea was impressive, sure, but she was a tech whiz, not a chess player, not a businesswoman, nor a designer, and she definitely wasn’t a vegetarian…

a techie. And Rebecca was the

Daniel’s eyes, Rebecca was the one for

felt like

a chance to ride in such a luxury car. Her

with nervous sweat.

you staying at?”

chiseled profile, the perfect angle to admire his sharp jawline under

there was a subtle hint of sandalwood about him, which seemed especially pronounced in

Hotels, on 1788 Bayside

Sherman nodded slightly, then instructed the driver

aback, his eyes darting to the rear–view mirror more than necessary. He had worked for the Christensen family for twelve years and never had he seen Sherman voluntarily strike up a conversation with a

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this young lady

Sherman stepped out and opened

ride, Atr. Christensen Anthea said, taking

pleasure, Mts

added, “We should have dinner sometime

“Sure”

but Sherman had taken her up on it. Did

kill for a chance to share a meal with him, to gain some advantage from his

look