From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 26

Lauren was born in the 1960s and clung to old–fashioned ideas. She believed that as long as a girl was pretty, she was set for life.

After all, we live in an era where everything is judged by appearances.

“Lauren, do you think the rich are blind and stupid? These days, a wealthy guy wants a wife who’s not only a looker but also has a top–notch education!” Harriet glanced over at Anthea, then lowered her voice to a whisper, “And Anthea’s so gorgeous, I bet she’s had a string of boyfriends. Surely she’s not a virgin anymore. Why would a rich guy want damaged goods?”

Rich folks weren’t fools!

Forget about the rich. Even Harriet wouldn’t want her son bringing home a bride with no

smarts.

Lauren frowned. “You can’t just say things like that! Anthea doesn’t seem like that sort of

person.

What was the most important thing for a person? The reputation, of course!

two–faced. Sweet as pie to your face and a whole other story behind your back.” Harriet said, then quickly added, “I’m only saying this to you. It’s not proper

so beautiful that Harriet felt uneasy just looking at her, sensing she wasn’t the type

blessed with such

couldn’t be spoken aloud, it turned into slander. A

the universe was fair. It gave Anthea a stunning facade but not the smarts or the degrees to match.

Anthea is still studying? Aren’t a lot of kids working summer

She’s not the studious type. If she’s just filling in for Carole for a month, why work so hard?

her way of brown–nosing, hoping for a permanent spot on the payroll.

“I don’t think it’s

just wait and see

busy as ever, was oblivious to the fact

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a hard worker, barely taking a break all evening. Lauren handed her

you, Lauren,” Anthea said, taking the cup with

with approval at

revealed a lot about a person’s upbringing and