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.

glanced around and approached a server, “Hi there, I’m the owner of Wise Walls Interiors. I’m looking for your

she caught sight of a

was… Carole? Indeed, it was Carolel

Delicacies actually Caroles? Or was

had to be just a job,

a low voice, “Hey, who’s that woman over

glanced at Debra, “That’s our boss, ma’am.”

face tumed

the owner

then inquired further, “The two stored next door, they’re getting a facelift aren’t they? How much is the rent per month around here?”

about rent. And as for the renovations, Malam, she’s already partnered up with another

these shops? Bought

Debra felt faint.

Cloudcrest real estate prices, those three stores were worth a fortune! Good heavens!

grew whiter still, barely processing the revelation that Carole was

a long moment, she composed herself and approached

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

had deals with other companies, Carole would surely hand the renovation over to her!

there had to be some secret recipe. She could

her own eatery right across the street!

she approached Carole with confidence, “Carole, darling! I almost didn’t recognize you! We’re practically family,

the Brown family’s antics, showed

no shame. After all that had transpired, they

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