"No way!" Sarah hastily declined, "That''s far too valuable! I can''t ept this!"
N?vel(D)rama.Org''s content.
This was a temperature-regting dress! It must be very expensive and hard to get.
Even though a few grand was pretty steep, the idea of owning a temperature-regting dress
seemed totally worth it!
So, even if it cost a small fortune, Sarah still felt it was a good deal.
This kind of high tech wasn''t something you could just buy with money.
Anthea said, "Sarah, remember when you gave me that ne for my birthday? Should I send
you the money for it too?"
With that, Anthea pulled out a clover ne from around her neck. The silver clover ne
made her fair skin look even more radiant, as pure as freshly fallen snow.
Sarah was touched that Anthea had kept the ne she gave her and felt warmth in her heart.
"The ne I gave you isn''t worth much, notpared to this dress!"
Anthea took Sarah''s hand, "But to me, this ne is priceless. It represents our friendship, just
like the dress I''m giving you. Sarah, if you consider me a friend, let''s stop talking about money, or
else I''ll get upset."
Anthea put it like that, making it hard for Sarah to refuse without seeming pretentious.
"Okay, I''ll ept it then, thank you so much, Ann."
"You''re wee," Anthea continued, "The RealTimeFlow g is on the 18th in the evening. I''m
nning to head to Capital City a day early. After the event, I thought we could hang out in the city
for a few days. Will you have time, Sarah?"
At the mention, Sarah''s eyes lit up.
"Absolutely, that sounds amazing! I''ve never been to Capital City," Sarah said, her recent job
resignation due to her abortion having left her with plenty of free time.
"Ann, don''t you have school?" asked Sarah, concerned that her friend might miss school since it
wasn''t yet winter break and Anthea was still in her senior year.
Anthea shook her head, "I''ve already talked to our homeroom teacher. As long as I''m back in time
for the final exams, it''s fine."
Anthea had assured Waldron that she''d be among the top ten in her grade on the finals, which is
why he''d agreed to give her the time off.
"That''s a relief," Sarah nodded.
The night before the trip, Carole was so worried she could barely sleep.
Nanson was just as concerned, "Ann, maybe I shoulde with you."
The distance between Cloudcrest and Capital City was several thousand miles, and Nanson
couldn''t help but worry.
"Yes, have your unclee with you," Carole chimed in, nodding vigorously.
Anthea shook her head, "Uncle, don''t you trust my judgment? The courierpany is just starting
to hit its stride—it''s a crucial time for growth. If you''re not there to steer things, who knows how
much business we might lose?"
True to Anthea''s faith, Nanson had a sharp business acumen. In just over two months, he had
brought a nearly bankruptpany back to life. QuickSend Parcels was already expanding into the
neighboring city.
"But business is not as important as you are! I need to go with you!" Nanson insisted, worried that
Anthea, despite being a skilled eighteen-year-old, might still be too na?ve.
"Uncle, there''s no need to worry, really. Besides, Sarah''s going to be with me."
"Sarah''s going too?" Carole asked.
Anthea nodded slightly.
Knowing that Sarah would apany Anthea eased Carole''s mind. Sarah had years of work
experience and had traveled alone on many asions; she was worldly and savvy.
With Sarah by Anthea''s side, there was nothing to worry about.
"So, Mom, Uncle, please don''t worry, I''ll be fine."
The next morning, Nanson drove Anthea and Sarah to the airport. Concerned for the girls'' safety, he
gave them a rundown of do''s and don''ts.
"Make sure you double-lock your hotel room door, don''t open it for strangers, and Ann, call me as
soon as you get there."
Anthea nodded, "I know, Uncle. You''re fussing like an old man, you''ve said it sooo many times
already!"
"People get wordy with age, just like trees grow more roots. Are you tired of my nagging already?"
Nanson said with a yful p on Anthea''s head.