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!”

one knows him better than I do. How

added, “That’s why I’ve always said you’re the best match for Jonah.”

and generous, deeply familiar with his ways, and she had

boot.

approved

In Cloudcrest.

had spent the entire

of the entire campus, with students from other classes flocking to see

her first day in the new class, Anthea hadn’t touched her phone, instead paying close attention

up her computer to tackle

was now two–thirds

rest could be managed on her

took moments to reply

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

“Sherman, I just got word from our tech wizard. The

lounged on the couch, one hand propping up his head, the other idly twirling a pen between his long fingers, his expression unreadable.

deep–set eyes, “Have we identified Phoenix yet?” “Not yet,”

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 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 after one

the other

set off to Yeager’s Delicacies with Alicia and Mae in tow. After all, it was the modest background that highlighted the

never went anywhere without Alicia

Rebecca was surprised to find Anthea working as a waitress again, despite the place being

establishment.

nobody, running a diner

She quickly spotted Daniel and

from him.