From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 28

To Daniel, Rebecca was the epitome of grace and elegance, and Sherman, on the other hand, was the cool cucumber in any crisis.

Together, they were a match made in heaven.

“Why waste time on women when there are more productive things to do?” Sherman strode into the room, his mind already on business. “How’s the CIS data blueprint coming along? Has anyone taken the job yet?”

Daniel paled, hurrying to match Sherman. “Not yet…”

Meanwhile, Anthea and Nanson had left the casino early after a string of losses dampened their spirits.

Nanson heaved a sigh. “Why is luck eluding us tonight…”

“Uncle Nanson, count this.” Anthea handed over the wad of cash she held.

Nanson shifted his expression from gloom to shock as he counted. “Holy smokes! Six grand! Did you win all this tonight?”

With a subtle nod, Anthea was softened by the moonlight with an ethereal glow.

“Weren’t you on a losing streak? How’d you win so much?” Nanson was puzzled.

Anthea smirked, “Because I win big. The losses were just small change.”

attention

got the picture and flashed her

couldn’t be prouder of his brilliant niece!

farmers‘ market to pick up some veggies and

any soup but a tonic for Carole,

knack for ancient healing

bittersweet feeling washing over her. Carole felt guilty for

The soup’s ready,” Anthea announced, “Better have it while

accepted the bowl. “Ann, you shouldn’t have to wake up early to cook for me after working late. I should be the one

replied, “Don’t worry about it. I’m not

11:46

as she walked in, Baldie called out, “Hold

Anthea looked back, slightly surprised.

to keep his nervousness at bay. “I’m Baldie. Are

“That’s me.”

to Anthea, stammering out, “Are

nodded. “Yes, I

Harriet mentioned

added, “I’m at Maple Grove High School. Which one do you go to?”