From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 45

Karen tapped a picture on the menu and declared. “This one, please.”

Anthea glanced over and realized that lobsters were tricky to fish, making them a tad pricey.

“I’ll have a lot!” Karen announced.

“Sure,” Anthea nodded, not the least bit perturbed by the cost.

“Don’t forget the shrimp.” Karen added.

“Don’t you worry. It’s on my mind,” Anthea replied with a reassuring smile. “Just give me a

moment.”

Karen nodded in approval.

As Anthea turned to fetch the order, Lauren asked curiously, “Anthea, is that lady a relative of yours?”

“We just met yesterday. It’s not easy for her to be alone,” Anthea explained.

her? Are you a bit too naive?” Lauren cautioned. “There are plenty of con artists

exaggerating. Scammers were indeed rampant,

nothing, where would the kindness be in this world?” As she spoke, Anthea found herself thinking of

you do have a point,” Lauren conceded. “But be careful, Anthea. Don’t let her swindle

your money.

gently, “I’ll

a steaming lobster

up excitedly, nearly drooling, “My

The lobster is fresh from the oven. It’s hot.”

Karen nodded.

luxury car was parked by the roadside, with Rebecca seated in the back.

the sight of Anthea now, engaging in such menial tasks, Rebecca heaved a sigh of relief. She was probably just being paranoid. How could

down. She

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underling forever.

and all

eyes, Rebecca fell her gaze on Anthea and then flickered to the elderly lady talking to her. “Isn’t that the old lady of the Christensen family?” she