From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 119

Edna shimmered with a glint of defiance, fleeting yet unmistakable, “Janet, you shouldn’t joke with me like that.

I’m dead serious, Edna. No joke,” Janet replied with a stern look.

Just then, a subtle tread of footsteps echoed in the living room.

Edna tumed to look.

A tall figure approached, backlit by the fading sunlight.

At thirty–nine, the man had shed any trace of youthful impatience, exuding an air of quiet assurance,

Jonah, having helmed the Lindsay family for years, commanded a presence that was both noble and intimidating. Such a man was undeniably captivating.

His limp, the result of a missing right leg, did not detract from his charm but added a unique allure. Throughout Capital City, a slew of debutantes were itching to get in good with Jonah, but over the years, no one had managed to snag his attention.

A blush crept onto Edna’s cheeks as she rose to her feet, “Jonah, I’ve simmered a pot of stew for Janet. Would you care for some?”

“No thanks,” Jonah replied curtly, striding past her.

He was always like this with her.

Once, Edna thought it was just his way.

Until one afternoon, she caught a glimpse of Jonah with Carole, his demeanor entirely different. That was when Edna realized he wasn’t naturally so detached.

But

now, with Carole’s betrayal, was Edna still less in his eyes than a fickle–hearted woman?

Janet chuckled, “Don’t mind him, Edna. Jonah’s always been like that. If he doesn’t want your delicious stew, more for me! His loss, really!”

smile remained undimmed, “Janet, Jonah and I grew up together. No one knows him better than

hand, Janet added, “That’s why I’ve always said

his ways, and

boot.

approved of her.

In Cloudcrest.

had spent the entire

of the day, her drastic transformation was the talk of the entire campus, with students from other classes flocking to see the spectacle during

hadn’t touched her phone, instead paying close attention

she fired up her computer to tackle some coding tasks.

System was now

managed on

took moments to reply to her client’s

she shut down her computer

laptop and turned to Sherman, “Sherman, I just got word from our tech

hand propping up his head, the other idly twirling a pen

Sherman lazily lifted his eyelids, revealing deep–set eyes, “Have we

tough nut

a good joint that serves up the best comfort food. You’ve got to try their specials! Let’s hit it up tonight! They’ve also got a vegetarian salad that’s

the other side.

Mae in tow. After all, it was

never went anywhere without Alicia

arrived, Rebecca was surprised to find Anthea working as a waitress again, despite the place being called Yeager’s Delicacies. She couldn’t fathom that Anthea had any real

establishment.

diner was ludicrous to even consider.

wasn’t on Anthea today. She quickly spotted

from him.