From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 43

Beulah, a fat woman, stepped out onto the porch, confusion knitting her brows. “Carole, did you guys hit it big or something? Why the sudden move?” she asked.

Carole was already notorious as the neighborhood gossip. Everyone pegged her as the

mistress.

Was Carole back to her old tricks? Where else would the money come from?

Beulah was racing her mind with possibilities.

Carole chuckled as she looked at Anthea. “It’s all thanks to Ann here. She got a real knack for the stock market and made a nice sum.

Beulah gleamed her eyes with envy. “Carole, you sure have raised a golden girl! If only my Molly had half her brains, we’d have moved out of this dump ages ago!”

Beulah turned to Anthea, continuing. “So Ann, how does this whole stock market work? Maybe you could give Molly a few tips? Help her make some money so we can get out of this hellhole sooner!”

The other neighbors quickly chimed in, “Yeah, teach our kids too!”

Anthea smiled slightly. “Trading stocks is a lot like gambling with win and lose. There are plenty who’ve lost everything. I can’t teach that, nor can I guarantee anyone will make money.”

faltered her smile

bitch wouldn’t even share a

making some money. What

a love child, after all. If it wasn’t for her knack for earning, who would even bother with her? Did Anthea think she’s some kind

on, “They say close neighbors are better than distant relatives. We’ve been living side by side for years. Surely you won’t refuse to help us out! Come on, Ann, let’s all make some money together!”

she wouldn’t even give the time of day to some

teach or not. I just can’t ensure that even if I taught

My girl is not an idiot!” Beulah was laced with sarcasm. “If you don’t want to teach, then just say it! No need for the song and dance – I can see right

score with your

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help but

lifetimes, she had never

was never one to take things lying

retorted with deliberate clarity, cutting Beulah

rather teach a stray cat or dog

reveled in the discomfort of those who

darkened her face, speechless with