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 said hi to her! Same old dummy as always!”

fool to usurp others‘ belongings and can’t hold a candle to Rebecca! Rebecca is like a princess, while

Maybe we should pay her a visit.” Rebecca suggested, her eyes. glinting

help just like in, the past,

tomorrow night?” Mae

“Sounds

early for her run as usual, dressed in a simple white blouse, her hair flowing, her flawless

admiration sparking in their eyes.

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

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much better than what you’d find at

seemed to occur to Nanson, “Oh,

Anthea asked, slightly

was the owner

suddenly remembered her last visit to the pharmacy, “What did he say?”

at noon, if you’re free,” Nanson relayed.

it,” Anthea

first bought a new phone with a plan, then made her way to the pharmacy.