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, and I’m the boss. We’ll

control over the finances was something Vanessa naturally desired.

Saul and Vanessa,

were up and about at 5:30 in

winter dawn, the sky was still dark.

the future of the diner and then discussing how to spend that fifty

suggested hiring a few housekeepers to take good care of Gemma,

proud of her

like Carole, Money had made her forget her roots

family stepped out into the frosty air and headed to the condo complex where Carole

Carole used to live in, this was

Money changes everything!

a fine place to live, yet lacked the heart to bring her family

just finished preparing breakfast when she heard a series of knocks on the

frowned slightly at the sight of

her with a smile, “Carole, we are here to see you, Merry Christmas!”

“What are you doing here?”