Web Fic
Chapter 37
Lauren furrowed her brow slightly, murmuring, “Anthea, just bite the bullet and apologize, will you?”
If they called Harriet over, this whole mess would just spiral out of control. Then, Anthea would not only have to cough up some cash but also offered an apology.
These three were clearly gunning for Anthea.
Alicia let out a soft chuckle, “Totally clueless about reading the room, no wonder you’re just a waitress. Listen up, I might let it slide if you apologize. But once your manager shows up, you’ll be footing the bill.”
This sum of money meant nothing to a heiress like her, not even a drop in the bucket.
But to Anthea, a penny pincher, it was a small fortune!
“Anthea,” Lauren tugged at Anthea’s sleeve once more, “Don’t be so stubborn. It’s just an apology. What’s the big deal?” Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g
Lauren was genuinely looking out for Anthea.
If Anthea kept up her defiance, she’d have worked for peanuts this month.
Just an apology could stop the bleeding. Wasn’t it good?
Anthea glanced down at Lauren, “Lauren, don’t worry about me, please go fetch the boss.”
Seeing Anthea so obstinate, Lauren sighed in resignation.
Rebecca pulled out a card from her purse and offered it to Anthea with a gentle voice, “Anthea, this is my card, the PIN is six sixes. Take it and settle the bill, so you don't get in trouble when your manager comes.”
Anthea was like a struggling ant on its last legs.
Offering a helping hand like this, Anthea would be indebted.
“Thanks, but I won’t accept it,” Anthea said with a slight smile.
Rebecca hadn’t expected Anthea to be so ungrateful, her smile freezing for a moment before returning to normal.
Anthea had changed. In the past, she would have gratefully accepted any help offered.
Before long, Harriet arrived, “Anthea! I hear about you messing up an order! Apologize to the customers, now!”
As the boss, Harriet wasn’t about to alienate her clientele. In the service business, the customer was king.
After speaking, Harriet turned and apologized to Mae, “I am so sorry for the inconvenience!”
Mae sipped her soda with an air of indifference, completely ignoring Harriet.
Harriet then addressed Anthea, “Anthea, apologize!”
“Hold your horses, boss,” Anthea said calmly, pulling out her phone from her pocket.
Soon, voices began to emanate from the device.
“Bring us one of everything on the menu.”
"That's quite a lot for just three of you. Are you sure you can manage?"
No one had anticipated that Anthea would have a recording.
The atmosphere turned awkward.
Even Rebecca was finding it hard to sit still. She had intended to teach Anthea a lesson, not to be outplayed by her.
How infuriating!
What a despicable bitch!
Mae and Alicia looked at each other, seeing the resentment in their eyes.
Anthea continued, “Were you perhaps intentionally stirring up trouble? Boss, maybe we should call the cops.”
Call the cops?
Mae and Alicia cared about their reputation. If they made a big scene and it got out, how would they show their faces in high society?
Mae stood up abruptly, “Who said we were doing it on purpose? We were just joking around with you!”
Anthea smiled faintly, “In that case, please settle your bill. The total comes to $617. Will that be credit or debit?”
“Charge it!” Mae said through gritted teeth.
Anthea, all smiles, took the card.
After the transaction, Anthea handed the card back to Mae, “I hope you enjoy your meal.”
Mae, seething, took the card and turned to Rebecca and Alicia, “Rebecca and Alicia, let’s get out of here.”
“Sure,” Rebecca nodded, leading the way out.
Anthea, in high spirits, followed them to the door, “Take care, ladies. If you ever want to cause trouble again, I’m always here. But just remember...”