From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 243

Gemma finally abandoned the Idea of seeking out Carole right away.

In the evening

When Soul and Vanessa heard the news, they were beside themselves with excitement.

Fifty million and three storefront properties

Good heavens! They had never seen so much money in their lives.

“Honey, starting tomorrow, we won’t have to clock in at work anymore. We’re going to be rich guys!” Soul hugged Vanessa, his voice shaking with excitement.

Vanessa was thrilled too, “Can you believe your little sister? Always so quiet, and now look at her–a few months and she’s opened up her own diner.”

“She didn’t pull that off on her own!” Saul sneered, “Didn’t you hear what the eldest said? Carole’s being kept by some rich sugar daddy! All those goodies are from him!”

Vanessa dropped the subject and continued, “I’ve been thinking, once we get that fifty million tomorrow, let’s buy a villa in the same neighborhood as your sister. With the rest, we can hire four housekeepers…”

Vanessa had always envied Elaine for being a wealthy housewife, having several housekeepers, and not needing to lift a finger.

was her time to shine,

don’t forget about the diner! Mom said you’re in charge of the finances,

control over the finances was

Yeager family, including Saul and Vanessa, hardly

were up and about at 5:30

dawn, the sky was

family sat in the living room, strategizing the future of the diner and then discussing

a few housekeepers to take

smiling, proud of her considerate daughter–in–law.

had made her forget

the morning, the family stepped out into the frosty air and headed to the condo complex

the basement Carole used to live in, this was

Money changes everything!

to bring her family over to enjoy

she heard a series of knocks on the door.

opened it, she frowned slightly at the

a smile, “Carole, we are here to see you, Merry

“What are you