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?”

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

candle to Rebecca! Rebecca is

we should pay her a

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

tomorrow

“Sounds good.”

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

look, admiration sparking in their

Anthea stopped by the farmers‘ market before returning home to cook. Cooking was her forte, and Nanson couldn’t praise her enough,

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than what you’d find at the

spoke, something seemed to occur to Nanson, “Oh, someone called for you

asked, slightly

the owner of the Vitality

remembered her last visit to the

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

got it,” Anthea nodded.

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