From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 42

“Ann, what are you up to?” Carole called out as she rapped on the door and peeked inside with a mix of curiosity and concern. “What in the world is this?”

Anthea replied without looking up from the disassembled pieces that surrounded her. “Just got a new computer, but it seems to be on the fritz. I’m checking it out.”

“Do you think you can put it back together?” Carole widened her eyes in disbelief.

Wiping the sweat from her brow, Anthea confidently assured her. “Of course, Mom.”

As they chatted, Anthea casually dropped the news, “Oh, by the way, we’re moving tomorrow.”

“Moving?” Carole was taken aback.

Living in a basement flat was no good for their health, but the rent in Cloudcrest wasn’t pocket–friendly. How could they afford to move?

With a reassuring smile, Anthea said, “Don’t worry about the money. I made a decent sum from some stocks and mutual funds I dabbled in. After paying back what I owed to a friend, we’ve got enough left over to cover rent for a year.”

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Truth be told, the cash was all from a lucky streak at the casino.

Anthea wasn’t yet familiar with the rules of this world to risk the stock market. She stuck to what she knew best.

were enough

she completed her first mission, the paycheck

ultra–rare mission promised a hefty bounty.

then, I’ll start packing.” Carole said, getting to her

The new place is fully furnished. Just

to part with their belongings. “Well, maybe I can

Anthea nodded in agreement.

tech forums at that moment, she would’ve seen the buzz all about her.

guys catch that? Some hotshot just swooped in and nabbed that insanely hard, rare mission that’s

a boss! Take me under your wing @Phoenix–YC

no one notice that Phoenix–YC

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fresh

freaking out,

Why couldn’t

anyone can pull this off,

“Agreed!”

“Screenshot taken!”

Phoenix YC could complete this mission. Before long, everyone’s

was thrilled. “I’ll bring over the company truck tomorrow to haul all our stuff in