From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

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

and caught sight of Anthea clearing a nearby table. She nudged her pixie–cut companion with an elbow,

a hand over her mouth, shocked. “Holy cow! Is that Anthea?”

go check it

the transformation in Anthea. It had only been a few weeks, but

“Anthea?”

her long lashes fluttering like butterfly wings, leaving the two women dumbfounded.

about the two women surfaced in Anthea’s mind.

were Mae

original host had been known for her heavy makeup and revealing outfits, a style

from decently wealthy families in 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 taking advantage while they

original Anthea had been an easy mark, swayed by just

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her, so she caked it on. They told her she

can help you with?” Anthea

a second,” Mae forced a smile, “Ann, we’ve missed you since you