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!

your back.” Harriet said, then quickly added, “I’m only saying this to you. It’s not proper to talk this

her, sensing she wasn’t the type to stay in line. And there was a tinge of envy, too.

Anthea be blessed with such beauty

envy couldn’t be spoken aloud, it turned into

Anthea a stunning facade but not the

line. “What if Anthea is still studying? Aren’t a lot of kids working summer jobs these

“Just look at her. She’s not the studious type. If she’s just filling in

eyes, Anthea’s diligence was her way of brown–nosing, hoping

and said, “I don’t think

is the real deal! Lauren, if you don’t believe me, just wait and see what happens in a month.” Harriet was

to the fact that Harriet had been sizing her

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

Anthea said, taking the cup with both

with approval at the

revealed a lot about a