From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

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Chapter 94

Do you think you’re the belle of the ball, huh?” Elaine glanced at Carole with a mix of amusement and disbelief. “Carole, the only reason I’m even bringing this up in front of Invin is that we’re sisters. Otherwise, do you think this deal would just fall into your lap? Do you think everyone gets this lucky?”

The unspoken message was clear that Carole should stop playing hard to get! Why bother to pretend?

“Then, by all means, pass this great opportunity to someone else! I can’t handle this blessing.” Carole retorted with a soft but firm tone that betrayed her usually gentle nature. After all, she wouldn’t have chosen to bravely move out on her own with her child if she were the type to be easily manipulated.

“Elaine, you’re a woman too, and you’re a wife. Put yourself in my shoes, how would you feel if someone tried to set your husband up with a mistress?” Carole challenged.

Elaine choked on her words, her face contorting with displeasure.

This was not going according to plan.

She thought Carole would be grateful for introducing her to such a fine man like Irvin!

Carole was biting the hand that

even suggested that Hancock would

not get nasty. We’re all family here, no need to ruin the harmony,” Saul stepped in at the right moment. “Carole, Elaine’s just looking out for you. Since Irvin seems like a decent catch, I think you should give it some thought! You’re a single mom, have you

the moral compass,

stoop to such

no part in this mess, but Elaine had dangled a carrot that if Carole and Irvin

after

a house, considering the average

have their way of living, and the rich theirs. Saul, you needn’t worry about our household.”

sure you won’t

I’m sure.”

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Anthea’s high school tuition isn’t cheap. School’s about to start. Do you have enough for tuition, living expenses, miscellaneous fees, rent, utilities… We’re not lending you money this year!”

borrow money from them around the