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.”

about Anthea, but at this time, she hardly gave Anthea

through a

foreknowledge, a system at her golden fingers, and the prestige

did Anthea have?.

homewrecker.

was the despised offspring

way too busy

was juggling the renovations of her new diner, finalizing the OS System software, and sparing moments to coach Carole in the

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

roasted rabbit was all in the sauce, and under Anthea’s guidance, Carole was meticulously crafting it, following the

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just returned from a delivery, was salivating at

called from the kitchen. “Go take a shower. Dinner will

“Great!”

roasted in the oven and made vegetable salad, soup, and sauce, a