From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 30

Chapter 30

“I don’t have a cellphone,” Anthea admitted with unaffected honesty.

A flicker of embarrassment crossed Weston, “Oh, sorry about that.”

“It’s no big deal.”

Harriet had noticed the uptick in customers over the past few days too. Their little rotisserie had always done alright, but this was the first time they’d seen a line out the door.

Could Anthea be the reason? Ever since she started here, the number of diners had surged day by day.

So, beauty wasn’t entirely useless after all.

With this thought, Harriet softened her gaze as she looked at Anthea, “Hey, if you’re feeling wiped, take a break, no sweat. I’m not one of those slave–driver bosses.”

“Thanks,” Anthea replied, her relief evident.

“Don’t mention it,” Harriet said, giving Anthea’s hand an encouraging pat.

gear

of Anthea clearing a nearby table. She nudged her pixie–cut

her mouth, shocked. “Holy

check

had

“Anthea?”

butterfly wings, leaving the two women

the two women surfaced

were Mae and

known for her heavy makeup and revealing

Cloudcrest, but they couldn’t hold a candle to the Morris family. They’d always been green with envy over previous Anthea’s good looks and privileged background. They’d cozied up to her, using her status to boost their own and

original Anthea had been an easy mark, swayed by just a few flattering words.

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told her she

there anything I can help you

for a second,” Mae forced a smile, “Ann, we’ve missed you since you left! What’s with the makeover? Ditching the glam, huh? You’ve gone

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