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!

Harriet said, then quickly added,

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

should Anthea be blessed with such

turned into slander. A slander was often

was fair. It gave Anthea a stunning facade but

were out of line. “What if Anthea is still studying?

the studious type. If she’s just filling in for Carole for a month, why work so hard? It’s clear

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

said, “I don’t think it’s like that… Harriet, maybe you’re

don’t believe me, just wait and see what happens in a month.” Harriet was confident.

oblivious to the fact that

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hard worker, barely taking a break all evening. Lauren handed her an ice–cold Coke, “Here, Anthea,

said, taking the cup with

with approval

things revealed a lot about a person’s upbringing and