From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 79

Anthea nodded, “Yeah, Just a quick spruce–up, so it went fast. Oh, Mom, we’ve got to get a health certificate.”

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After all, in the food service industry, a health a must to apply for a health permit..

“Sure thing.” Carole replied with a nod.

Since Carole and Nanson were still in the dark about the exact location of the diner, Anthea decided to take them for a little tour after dinner.

The diner was quite spacious, the kitchen included. It rounded up to about eight hundred square feet.

The renovation crew had clocked out for the day, and their voices echoed through the space as they chatted.

“Ann, how much is the rent for this place?” Carole asked.

Nanson interrupted. “Given the size of this diner, I bet the rent’s at least a couple grand a month, right?”

thousand dollars a month.”

figure still made her gasp. “Three thousand

breezy as if they were discussing the price of

month, so thirty–six grand is more than five years‘ salary for me!” It was

with gentle assurance. “You have to invest to

curly hair wandered in, munching on

with a nod. “Yes.”

This location has got issues. It’s like a curse. I’ve seen over a dozen owners come and go! Just

losses, Carole’s face went pale. “Is that true?”

leg? And that Samia’s Savory Symphony owner, did they tell you they were moving abroad? Bull!

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right next door at

topic touched a nerve with Fanny.

around until Samia’s Goodies Gallery popped up, undercutting her prices and snatching away

be out and about

had her motives for sharing