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.

of Baldie getting into Apex Ascent

good enough for Northbridge High School? Spend less time with her. I bet she’s just jealous of your

someone else, but Baldie was going to college and marry a well–educated

Anthea

was some sense in

home studying instead of working?

be lying.

much want to talk to Anthea either.

every time he saw Anthea, his heart raced uncontrollably.

still hit the

the night before, she kept

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

Sherman were

see? I told you, she comes every night! Is she still playing these coy

arching an eyebrow, “So what do you

rain or shine, until

no emotion.