From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 56

Wilma eyed the girl skeptically.

She was probably seventeen, maybe eighteen tops. And this was supposed to be a miracle doctor?

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Wilma doubted if the kid could even tell the difference between a cold and the flu.

Was it a joke?

In Wilma’s mind, Paulina was always the sensible type, so it was a shock that she’d do something utterly foolish this time.

It was a huge letdown.

Luna squinted her eyes, a hint of scorn curling at the corners of her mouth.

So, this was the miracle doctor that Paulina had been raving about.

It was one other than Cloudcrest’s infamous faux heiress, Anthea Morris.

Oh, wait, it was just Anthea, no longer a Morris.

Who in Cloudcrest didn’t know Anthea was nothing but an illiterate good–for–nothing?

Yet, the thought of that vial containing the Anos parasite made Luna’s gaze flicker with

wariness.

good–for–nothing wouldn’t have the skill to drive out a

Luna had met Anthea

child for tackiness. But the Anthea standing before

old self.

spark of something fierce

this is Ms. Yeager.” Paulina repeated,

nodding with a tight–lipped smile, “Hello there.”

Anthea’s abilities, Wilma maintained her composure as a

small, poised smile. “Pleased to meet you.”

by Wilma, Luna delicately covered her mouth, her eyes shifting from astonishment to disbelief. “You… you’re

at that remark, given Anthea’s former reputation as

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the insinuation, Anthea nodded graciously. “Indeed, I am Anthea, although I now go by

asking, “You know her,

Luna nodded.

to hear Luna knew Anthea, Wilma’s demeanor softened.

but I need

said, nodding

flashed a friendly smile at

outside, Wilma immediately inquired about

was a term in this world for people like

rare talent, and her circle comprised the top talents.