From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 19

As the words settled in the air, Daly continued earnestly, “I know your family is in a financial crisis, and I remember you gave us a leg up when our family hit rock bottom. But that doesn’t give you the right to hold it over our heads, expecting payback with strings attached. That’s not decent!”

Confused, Adah pondered, “Financial crisis for the Christensen family? When did the

Christensen family fall into hard times? So, was that why the Morris family wanted to call off the engagement?”

Adah narrowed her eyes in thought.

With a wave, Daly beckoned a servant to bring over a suitcase. “Adah, when our family was in a tight spot, Latham gave us a hundred grand. Now, we’re giving it back to you, doubled, with a keepsake.”

Back then, it was a hundred grand from Latham.

And they were returning two hundred grand, a gesture of exceeding fairness!

As he spoke, Daly opened the suitcase.

Inside, you could see piles of crisp, new banknotes and a pendant resting atop.

as if she was seeing him for

eyes, she would never believe that this

really could change a person.

for the engagement between the two families from the get–go.

about the Christensen family’s financial crisis, he was ready to sever

of tune was straight–up

frowned. “What’s the matter? Not enough? We’re talking about

grand not enough?

“Daly! You’re

family would have collapsed long ago without that hundred grand twenty–five years

ago.

they had the nerve to offer two hundred

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you want? Name your price!” Daly gritted his teeth, his eyes narrowing. “But try not to make

pocket and smashed it on the ground. “Fine, if you’ve decided to call off this engagement, I’ll oblige. From today on,

glint in her eyes. “Mrs. Christensen, you’d do well to remember your actions today. Don’t come to regret them, especially if you end