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!

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

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

blessed with

be spoken aloud, it turned into slander. A slander

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

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

confidently. “Just look at her. She’s not the studious type. If she’s just filling in for Carole for a month, why work so hard? It’s clear

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

busy figure and said, “I don’t think it’s like that… Harriet,

This is the real deal! Lauren, if you don’t believe me, just wait and see what happens in

was oblivious to the fact that Harriet had been

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taking a break all evening. Lauren handed her an

taking the cup with

her eyes with approval at

revealed a lot about a person’s