From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 77

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.”

at this

through

and the prestige of her family’s

did Anthea have?.

homewrecker.

that, she was the despised offspring

way too busy

new diner, finalizing the OS System

diner’s specialty would be the roasted rabbit, a dish that was

the roasted 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

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who had just returned from a delivery, was salivating

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

“Great!”

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

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