From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 177

When Debra Knived on Arcadia Avenue with her renovation proposal in hand, the line outside Yenger’s Delicacies stretched down the

Six was taken aback.

Who knew there was still a joint with such a booming business?

With a crowd like this, the cash register must be singing all day long. No wonder they were looking to expand the place!

For a moment Debra couldn’t help but feel a tinge of envy.

Just then, it struck her. She remembered Carole mentioning her diner was right here on Arcadia Avenue.

Could it be that Carole was the owner of Yeager’s Delicacies?

Debra’s eyes widened in disbelief.

There’s no way!

She remembered Carole dressed down in simple attire, not a piece of jewelry in sight. If Yeager’s Delicacies really was Carole’s, would she present herself so modestly? No, it couldn’t be Carole’s

Comforted by this thought, Debra relaxed a bit.

Finally, when the lunch rush eased and the line dissipated, Debra mada her way inside.

The decor was nothing fancy

It was hard to believe such an unassuming place was the talk of the town.

and approached a server, “Hi there, I’m the owner of

she caught sight

was… Carole? Indeed, it was

tracks. Was Yeager’s Delicacies actually

be just

server’s sleeve and asked in a low voice, “Hey, who’s that

glanced at Debra, “That’s our boss,

face tumed

was true! Carole was the owner

stored next door, they’re getting a facelift aren’t they? How much is the rent per

the renovations, Malam, she’s already partnered up with another company. If that’s what you’re here for, I’d

owned these shops?

Debra felt faint.

three stores were worth

whiter still, barely processing the revelation that Carole was

long moment, she composed herself

to be Sarah’s mother–in–law, after all.

between their families, Even if the shops had deals with other companies, Carole would surely hand

to be some

her own eatery right across the street!

family, so leave those two shops to me for the makeover! You

aware of the Brown family’s antics, showed

After all that had transpired, they still had the gall to show up.

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