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?”

continued, “She was wearing the uniform and we even said hi

a candle to Rebecca! Rebecca is like a princess,

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

downfall would make her grateful for any help just like in,

it tomorrow night?” Mae suggested.

“Sounds

for her run as usual, dressed in a simple white blouse, her hair flowing, her flawless face expressionless but radiant with a

look, admiration sparking in their

by the farmers‘ market before returning home to cook. Cooking was her forte, and Nanson couldn’t praise her enough, “Anthea, you’re amazing! This

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pancake is much better than what you’d find at the diner!”

occur to Nanson, “Oh, someone

asked, slightly

owner

to the

swing by his pharmacy at noon,

got it,”

bought a new phone