From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 77

In Luna’s eyes, Rebecca was the epitome of omnipotence. Even the mysterious parasite Anos was courtesy of Rebecca’s clandestine resources.

Before Luna had crossed paths with Rebecca, Luna had been using a run–of–the–mill slow poison on Tammie, something far less sophisticated.

Poison was a dark business that couldn’t withstand the scrutiny of daylight or the probing of

tests.

It would be her undoing if her secret were brought to light!

But Anos was different. Anos was a parasite. And since Tammie had traveled abroad, it was unlikely anyone would suspect foul play in his illness.

Relief washed over Luna as she heard Rebecca dismiss the effectiveness of Anthea’s prescribed medications. “Rebecca, I can breathe easy with your assurance.”

Rebecca flashed a casual smile and raised her glass in a toast. “To enduring friendship.”

“To enduring friendship,” echoed Luna, clinking her glass against Rebecca’s. “But Rebecca, I’ve noticed Anthea has been acting differently. Maybe you should keep an eye on her?”

Rebecca’s lips curled up into a sly smirk. “She’s just a waste of space, doesn’t even register on my radar.”

Rebecca had reservations about Anthea, but at this time, she hardly gave Anthea a second

through

golden fingers, and the

Anthea

homewrecker.

was the despised

been way too busy

her new diner, finalizing the OS System software, and sparing moments

roasted rabbit, a dish that was as delicious as it was controversial, given the animal’s adorable

rabbit was all in the sauce, and under Anthea’s guidance, Carole was meticulously crafting it, following the recipe to the letter. Soon, the tantalizing aromas

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a delivery, was salivating at the smell. “Carole,

“Go take a shower. Dinner will be

“Great!”

the time Nanson was freshened up, Carole had the rabbit roasted in the oven and made vegetable salad, soup, and sauce, a feast