From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 29

Just then, Lauren beckoned Anthea over.

Anthea glanced at Baldie, saying, “Sorry, I gotta run over there.”

With those words, she jogged away.

“Baldie, what were you chatting about with her?” Harriet approached with a frown, “Be careful she doesn’t lead you astray!”

From the get–go, Harriet never considered Anthea a good influence, fearful that she might corrupt her precious son.

Baldie chuckled, “Mom, I was just hearing that Anthea goes to Northbridge High School. I think you might be misunderstanding her.”

Worthbridge High School?” Harriet scoffed, “Why doesn’t she just claim she’s at Apex Ascent

College?”

Apex Ascent College was the top one university in Capital City, a dream school for many students.

But with sky–high entrance requirements, only a handful of students from out–of–town got admitted each year.

dreamed of Baldie getting into Apex

she was good enough for Northbridge High School? Spend less time with her. I bet she’s just jealous of your wealth and wants to…” The rest went unsaid as Harriet continued, “Baldie, you’re not

only ever work for someone else, but Baldie was going to college and marry a well–educated and city–bred

Anthea in

felt there was some sense

to Northbridge High School, shouldn’t she be at home studying instead

be lying.

much want to talk

time he saw Anthea, his heart raced

Anthea still hit

like the night before, she

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their nightly visits to the casino, winning a tidy sum.

Sherman were

“Sherman, see? I told you, she comes every night! Is she still playing

what do you think she’ll do next?”

showing up, rain or shine, until you take notice,”

betrayed no