From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 93

“What’s that mean?” Carole blinked, clearly not following.

Elaine continued, “Irvin is 55 years old. Although he’s plain in look, he is a millionaire. If you marry him, you’ll be rolling in luxury for life!”

Yep, that was Elaine’s grand plan.

It wasn’t that she had any particular affection for Carole.

Instead, her husband, Hancock, saw a golden opportunity to rub shoulders with Irvin, hoping to secure him as an investor.

Despite being in her thirties and a mother, Carole was undeniably beautiful, with classical features that could turn heads.

Carole frowned, “Elaine, are you suggesting that I… The rest of her sentence hung in the air, unspoken.

Elaine nodded, affirming the unvoiced accusation.

but I’m not looking to get hitched

“Oh, Carole, you’ve got it wrong. I’m not asking you to marry the

had an

laughable. Did Carole believe just anyone could waltz

you saying?” Carole was

had a mistress here in Cloudcrest, but his mistress got into a car accident, lost a limb, and he cut her loose. Now, Irvin’s looking to set

the rich and famous, so

with a child, wasn’t saintly. She’d be a perfect match for Irvin.

face drained of color. She stared at Elaine, incredulous, “Are you asking me to break

you’re making it sound so dramatic!” Elaine chuckled, patting Carole’s hand, “Look, I’m doing this for you. With Irvin, you won’t have to worry about a thing. Just relax, count your money, and enjoy life. Trust me, Irvin’s a

you.”

back, “No way! I could never

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