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!”

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

I’ve always said you’re the best

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

boot.

approved of her.

In Cloudcrest.

entire day

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

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

up her computer to tackle some coding

OS System was

be managed

moments to reply to her

peak of the dinner rush, she shut down her computer to help out in the

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

head, the other idly twirling a pen between his

his eyelids, revealing deep–set eyes, “Have we identified

wizard was a tough nut to crack.

up, “Forget that for now. Sherman, I found a good joint that serves up the best comfort food. You’ve got to try their

other

Alicia and Mae in tow. After all, it was

without

again, despite the place being called Yeager’s Delicacies. She couldn’t fathom

establishment.

a nobody, running a diner

on Anthea today. She quickly spotted Daniel and

from him.