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.

the passenger seat.

back, Anthea looking down at her phone, revealing a

through the car window, casting a soft glow

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

moments ago..

her eyes, she would never have believed the person before was

she was still her kid. Carole decided not to overthink

with the Yeager family

Life went on.

and the restaurant

tomorrow.

restaurant’s name was simple: Yeager’s Delicacies.

12:33

ceremony, the grand

there were no customers yet, but Anthea had ordered some floral

single customer come in for a bite. Nanson had left to deliver

the shop. No customers and Carole was

share her concern, absorbed in her phone.

to say something but swallowed her