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.

time to shine, no longer living in Elaine’s

“Babe, don’t forget about the diner! Mom said you’re in charge of the finances, and I’m the boss. We’ll be the perfect team, work will be a

over the finances was something

family, including Saul and Vanessa, hardly slept

up and about at 5:30 in the

the sky was

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

hiring a few housekeepers to take good care

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

had made her forget her

seven in the morning, the family stepped out into the frosty air and headed to the condo complex where Carole lived.

basement Carole used to live

Money changes everything!

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

preparing breakfast when she heard a series

she opened it, she frowned slightly at the sight

with a smile, “Carole, we are here to

ignored her “What are you