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!”

I grew up together. No one knows him better than I do. How could I be

“That’s why I’ve always said you’re the best

was kind–hearted and generous, deeply familiar with his ways,

boot.

approved of

In Cloudcrest.

had spent the entire day

her drastic transformation was the talk of the entire campus,

first day in the new class, Anthea hadn’t touched her

she fired up her computer

System was now two–thirds

could be managed on

moments to reply to

o’clock, the peak of the dinner rush, she shut down

and turned to Sherman, “Sherman, I just got word from our tech wizard. The OS Systein will be ready next week!”

his head, the other idly twirling a pen between his long fingers, his expression unreadable.

lazily lifted his eyelids, revealing deep–set eyes, “Have we identified Phoenix yet?” “Not yet,” Daniel shook

was a tough nut

that for now. Sherman, I found 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 to die for. I bet you’ll be hooked

other side.

of Daniel’s whereabouts, Rebecca immediately set off to Yeager’s Delicacies with Alicia and Mae in tow. After

without

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

establishment.

diner was

Anthea today. She quickly spotted Daniel and another man sitting

from him.