From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Sherman practically worshipped Anthea.

In his eyes, she could do no wrong-she was good at everything.

Every time something impressive happened, he'd insist it was all thanks to Anthea. No matter what it was, he'd try to give her the credit.

But that was so unfair to Rebecca.

After all, she'd once been his fiancée. How could Sherman just turn his back on all those years and act like none of it mattered?

Daniel's voice cut through the tension as he turned to Hector. "Hector, you can't let yourself get fooled by some fake video! It's obviously edited-everyone can see that! Rebecca was the one driving, not Anthea. Sherman just misunderstood her, that's all. I swear on my life, it was Rebecca behind the wheel!"

Rebecca's eyes reddened, and she spoke up, her voice trembling with hurt. "It's always the same, isn't it? The poor can't outsmart the rich, and the rich can't outmaneuver those in power. Daniel, let's just drop it. If Mr. Christensen says it wasn't me driving, then I guess it wasn't me."

Her words carried a sharp undertone.

She was hinting that Sherman was using his influence to steamroll her- snatching away the recognition that should have been hers.

Hector hesitated, uncertain whom to believe.

Chase glanced over at Rebecca. "Ms. Morris, Mr. Christensen knew you'd say that, so he had the training car brought over just for you. If you really were the one driving in the video, why not show us your skills right here and now?"

As he finished, Chase placed the car keys on the table.

Morris, why

silent

tears spilled down her

frustrated. Was she really going to cry at

family just went through

mood have to do with racing? The truth is, Ms. Morris

professional. You should

afford not to be, not with things

truth was painfully clear:

was terrified because she didn't

a rough patch in life doesn't stop you from getting behind the wheel—unless you're physically incapable.

have jumped at

But she didn't.

She was hiding something.

"Chase, I believe you now. The person

Can you take me

barely out when Rebecca's face twisted in

Anthea. Always Anthea.

wasn't enough that Anthea had stolen her identity as a child-now, as adults, she

Shameless.