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.

phone, revealing a stretch of

through the car window, casting a soft glow

in front of them, so pure and harmless, bore no trace of the fierce creature

moments ago..

with her eyes, she would never have

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

ties with the Yeager family

Life went on.

the paperwork in order and the restaurant refurbished, they were

tomorrow.

was simple: Yeager’s Delicacies.

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opening ceremony, the grand

yet, but Anthea had ordered some floral arrangements online, ensuring the celebration felt just

a single customer come in for

Anthea In the shop. No customers and Carole was getting

however, didn’t seem to share her concern, absorbed in her

to say something