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 to

first mission, the paycheck would be

all, an ultra–rare mission

start packing.” Carole

ditch the old junk. The new place is fully

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

Anthea nodded

onto the tech forums at that moment,

just swooped in and nabbed that insanely hard,

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

no one notice that Phoenix–YC is a total newbie?”

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A fresh

freaking out, guys!”

Why couldn’t a real pro take

can pull this off, I’ll follow him!”

“Agreed!”

“Screenshot taken!”

YC could complete this mission. Before long, everyone’s attention had shifted

over the company truck tomorrow to haul