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!”

knows him better than I do. How could I be upset

Edna’s hand, Janet added, “That’s why I’ve always said you’re the best

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

boot.

approved of her.

In Cloudcrest.

the entire

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

hadn’t touched her phone, instead paying close attention to the lessons.

school, she fired up her computer to tackle some coding

was now two–thirds complete.

managed on her

to reply to

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

his laptop and turned to Sherman, “Sherman, I just got word from our tech wizard. The OS Systein will be ready

propping up his head, the other idly twirling a

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

was a tough nut to

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.

in tow. After all,

went anywhere without Alicia and Mae.

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

establishment.

running a diner was

on Anthea today. She quickly spotted Daniel

from him.