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.

“Hi there, I’m the owner of Wise Walls Interiors. I’m

caught sight of a familiar figure.

was… Carole? Indeed, it was Carolel

Delicacies actually Caroles? Or was

to be just a job,

sleeve and asked in a low voice, “Hey,

Debra,

tumed

was true! Carole was the owner

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

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 your time.”

shops? Bought

Debra felt faint.

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

still, barely processing the revelation that Carole was so

moment, she composed

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

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

well, there had to be some secret recipe. She could

she could open her own eatery right across the street!

it, the brighter the picture seemed, and she approached Carole with confidence, “Carole, darling! I almost didn’t recognize you! We’re practically family, so leave those two shops to me for

aware of the Brown family’s

all that had transpired, they

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