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.

the winnings were enough

mission, the

all, an ultra–rare mission

start packing.” Carole said, getting to her

the old junk. The new place is fully furnished. Just pack some clothes for you and

belongings. “Well, maybe I can sell some stuff

works,” Anthea nodded in

logged onto the tech forums at that moment, she would’ve

just swooped in and nabbed that insanely hard, rare mission that’s been up for grabs for weeks!

What a boss! Take me

notice that Phoenix–YC is a total

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fresh

out, guys!”

couldn’t a

anyone can pull this off, I’ll follow

“Agreed!”

“Screenshot taken!”

Phoenix YC could complete this mission. Before long,

“I’ll bring over the company truck tomorrow to haul all our stuff in one go.”