From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 31

In Alicia and Mae’s eyes, Anthea was a complete fool who was totally at their mercy.

Otherwise, why would she have always been in their shadow?

Mae couldn’t even be bothered to pretend anymore, her voice dripping with sarcasm, “Ann, remember to stock up on more makeup tomorrow! Alicia and I have some other errands, goodbye.”

“Sure,” Anthea nodded slightly.

Watching Mae and Alicia walk away, a hint of a smile played upon Anthea.

Anthea once didn’t believe in the windfall. But now, she did.

Alicia and Mae had just visited the Morris‘ manor. They couldn’t wait to share Anthea’s latest misfortune with Rebecca.

“Guess who Mae and I bumped into?” Alicia said with a smirk.

“Who?” Rebecca lifted an eyelid indifferently.

“It was Anthea! Can you believe what that shameless bitch was doing? She was actually cleaning up at a food stall! You should’ve seen how pitiful she looked!” Alicia said with delight.

Rebecca, previously disinterested, perked up at this, a sneer forming on her face, “Really?”

the uniform and we even

candle to Rebecca! Rebecca

her a visit.” Rebecca suggested, her eyes. glinting with

help just like in, the past, leaving her

it tomorrow night?” Mae suggested.

“Sounds good.”

her run as usual, dressed in a simple white blouse, her hair flowing, her flawless face expressionless but radiant with a hint of chill.

turned to look, admiration sparking in

her run, Anthea stopped by the farmers‘ market before returning home to cook. Cooking

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better than what you’d find at

spoke, something seemed to occur to Nanson,

asked,

said he was the owner of the Vitality Haven Pharmacy.”

last visit to

pharmacy at noon, if

it,”

head out. She first bought a new phone with a plan, then made her way to the