From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

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Chapter 98

Stella wished those three shameless relatives would never come crawling back. She snapped, “Remember your words today, all three of you. If you ever go back on them and come begging to us, you’ll be worse than a snake in the grass!”

Anthea shot back a look, her eyes dark and fathomless. “What goes around, comes around. Don’t forget the show you put on today! Don’t descend to the level of a weasel!”

Stella snorted disdainfully.

What a big talker this loser was!

They would come begging to her? A lowlife only fit for the basement!

Carole made it clear she wanted to cut ties, but neither she nor the Yeager family were worried. They knew Carole would soon regret her actions. Within a month, she’d be back on her knees.

Gemma turned to Elaine, saying, “Sweetie, if that rotten apple comes back begging, don’t you dare forgive her so easily! We’ll only consider it after Irvin gives her the nod.”

Elaine nodded, “I know, Mom.”

Anthea booked a ride on her phone.

They had just stepped out of the villa when the ride arrived.

took the passenger seat.

in the back, Anthea looking down at her phone,

the car window, casting

so pure and harmless, bore no trace of the fierce

moments ago..

she would never have believed the person before was her

how Anthea’s attitude might twist and turn, she was still her kid. Carole decided not to overthink and leaned back, closing

the Yeager family hadn’t phased Carole and

Life went on.

all the paperwork in order and the restaurant

tomorrow.

was simple: Yeager’s Delicacies.

12:33

ceremony, the

Anthea had ordered some floral arrangements

come in

was just Carole and Anthea In the shop. No customers and Carole was

however, didn’t seem to share her concern,

to say something