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?”

“Yup, three thousand

made her gasp.

tone was light, almost breezy as if they were discussing the price of a coffee,

“My paycheck from delivering parcels is fifty–two hundred a month, so thirty–six grand is more than five years‘

spoke with gentle assurance. “You have to invest to

hair wandered in, munching on bubble gums. “You folks rented this

with a nod. “Yes.”

continued. “My name’s Fanny. I run a snack shop over there. Look, there, at Snacktastic Spot! Let me tell you. This location has got issues. It’s like a curse. I’ve seen over a dozen owners come and go! Just

face went pale.

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

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right next door at Samia’s Goodies Gallery!”

topic touched a nerve

snack shop was the only one around until Samia’s Goodies Gallery popped up, undercutting her prices and snatching away half

be out and about at this hour.

her motives for sharing