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.

server, “Hi there, I’m the owner of Wise

sight of a

was… Carole? Indeed, it

actually Caroles? Or

be just

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

glanced at Debra, “That’s

tumed

the owner

swallowed hard, then inquired further, “The two stored next door, they’re getting a facelift aren’t they?

outright, so I’m not sure about rent. And as for the renovations, Malam, she’s already partnered up with another company. If that’s what you’re here for, I’d hate for you to waste

these shops?

Debra felt faint.

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

processing the revelation that Carole was so affluent

long moment, she composed herself and approached

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

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

had to be some secret recipe.

own eatery right across

with confidence, “Carole, darling! I almost didn’t recognize you! We’re practically family, so leave those two shops to me for the makeover! You know I’ll hook you up with a sweet deall After all, we’re so

Brown family’s antics, showed no

have no shame. After all that had transpired, they still had the gall to show

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